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Inspection, weighing and wrapping of the needles.\u00a0 Note how the needle cases are made by hand.<\/p>\n
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1) The Needlecase making department.\u00a0 During the Second World War, this department was turned over to the manufacture of fuse points and other small articles.\u00a0 The operator in the foreground is Betty Thomas, with Edith Harding behind.\u00a0 On the right are Clara Bishop, Jessie Phillips and Ethel Vale. 1946<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing02.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 2L” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 2) The \u2018Woolco\u2019 Packeting Department, looking out onto Peakman Street, showing the backs of Doris Louch, Peggy Evans, Doris Barratt and Alice Finch. 1946<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing03.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 3L” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 3) The Handing and Weighing Department, looking out onto Victoria Street, showing the backs of Doris Barratt, Peggy Evans and Gertrude Wedgebury. 1946<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing04.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 4L” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 4) The upper floor of the Needle Case Department. Hand guillotines are shown on the left. The two cupboards on the right house Shadowgraph Microspecs for inspecting radiogram needles. At the bench are Lucy Charman, Maud Harbon, Myrtle Petford and Florrie Newman. 1946<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing05.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 5L” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 5) Mrs Joynes\u2019 Department. Shown are Mrs E Joynes, Miss J Phillips, Mrs E Bott, Mrs M Thurston and Mrs V Moore. The ladies are shown working on the Singer \u2019Tropical\u2019 packet in which needles are enclosed in an ALKATHENE envelope. 1950<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing06.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 6L” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 6) The Needle Case making department. Shown are Mrs F Newman, Mrs M Harbon, Mrs L Charman and Mrs M Petford. 1950<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing07.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 7P” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 7) Making a needle case. Lucy Charman, with Maud Harbon in the background. 1954<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing08.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 8L” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 8) Packeting needles by hand (\u2018AG\u2019 Department). Shown are Mrs Green, Mrs Eades, Mrs Wharrad and Mrs Batson. 1954<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing09.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 9L” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 9) Needle wrapping. Shown are Mrs Bott, Mrs Batson, Mrs Gissing, Mrs Clark, Mrs Atkins, Mrs Whadcote, Mrs Heaton, Mrs Lough, Mrs A Sealey, Mrs Pullen and Mrs L Wharrad. 1959<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing10.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 10L” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 10) Needle wrapping. Shown are Mrs Wharrad, Miss Wise, Mrs V Smart, Mrs L Wharrad, Mrs Wojtaszewska, Mrs Bott, Mrs Gissing, Mrs Clark, Mrs Atkins, Mrs K Whadcoat, Mrs Heaton, Mrs Lough and Mrs A Sealey. 1959<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing11.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 11L” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 11) Needle Inspection. Shown are Mrs Jones, Mrs Keight, Mrs Flye, Mrs Fulton, Mrs Daniak, Mrs Sealey, Mrs Harman, Mrs Styler, Mrs Hopkins and Mrs Beck. 1959<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing12.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 12L” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 12) Needle Inspection. Shown are Miss Nock, Mrs Flye, Mrs Fulton, Mrs Daniak and Mrs Keight. 1959<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.forgemill.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing13.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image 13L” module_class=”tjborderimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Caption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”90%” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 13) Needle Inspection. 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