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Sidebothams printers
Sidebothams printers
Photo: george
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Item #: 25210
Photo taken 1964 during the printing of the register of electors lists. Joyce and Fred amending the lists.

Comment by: RON HUNT on 23rd May 2014 at 19:19

Another famous Wigan institution like 'Tickles'. I would loved to have a Mooch around in there before they demolished the building.

Comment by: max on 24th May 2014 at 15:10

Hi Ron. I did exactly that. After the works closed in the early 70s,all the machines and equipment were still in situ. It was my job to help sort it all out. One interesting bit was,when Naylors left part of the buildings in the late 50s, a large quantity of brass pit lamps were left,these were used to fill in a large hole and were concreted over. But we couldn't recover these as a large printing machine sat over the top. Very interesting time and still have a few items from then.

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