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Some of the office and clerical staff who worked at the British Needle Company.<\/p>\n

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1) A view of the General Office, with Mrs Thornton and Mr Lee. 1946<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2) A portrait of Fred Lee, the Cashier, who was with the Company from its inception in 1919. Sadly, Fred died some two months after this photograph was taken. 1950<\/strong><\/p>\n

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3) Mrs Jeffs (Hetty) and Mrs Thornton. 1950<\/strong><\/p>\n

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4) The male office staff. Back row: Mr D Saunders, Mr G Brazier, Lt Commander Buckle, Clifford Duckett, Gordon Pratt. Front row: Mr H J Paramore, Mr E W Keesey, Mr F G\u00a0 Lee. 1950<\/strong><\/p>\n

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4) Ladies of the office staff with Mr Fred Lee.\u00a0Back row: Mrs E Thompson, Miss Joan Griffiths, Mrs K Bough. Front row: Mrs M Thornton, Mr F Lee, Mrs E Jeffs.\u00a01950<\/strong><\/p>\n

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6) Geoffery Brazier, Draughtsman and assistant to Mr Paramore (joined the company 1 January 1948).\u00a01950<\/strong><\/p>\n

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