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Post by Kev on Aug 30, 2004 13:56:40 GMT -5
Bryant and May- garston match factory were.... The first to be equipped with the first continuous match making machine!  Pics of the building .::here::. |
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Post by Kev on Aug 30, 2004 16:23:12 GMT -5
At one time, was THE ONLY producer of wooden matches in the UK. Famous brands to come out of Garston include... Swan, Pilot, Vesta and Englands Glory. The firm was famous for only recruiting local people, it was tough for anyone trying to get a job there as they only employed family members. Several generations worked there.  |
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Post by Howie on Aug 30, 2004 16:46:33 GMT -5
remember a child getting crushed to death there climbing on the logs which rolled. me ma used to work at the rec centre at banks rd school so i used to go down there sometimes as a kid.
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Post by Kev on Aug 30, 2004 17:09:39 GMT -5
I remember that area as a playing field which had a social club on it. The ground would host many a football match.
I hope the log rolling didnt do you much damage!
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Post by Howie on Aug 30, 2004 17:23:14 GMT -5
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Post by Kev on Aug 30, 2004 17:34:51 GMT -5
Genious, thanks Howie!  |
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