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Horizon Factory Photograph
An aerial photography of the Horizon factory and its surrounds. Produced by Sealand Aerial Photography.
Horizon Factory Photograph
An aerial photography of the Horizon factory and its surrounds. Produced by Sealand Aerial Photography.
Photograph from the 1955 Bonus Dance
Every year up until the mid-1970s, John Player & Sons gave its employees a money bonus in March. To mark this, a dance was thrown at the Astoria dancehall in Nottingham (this later became the Sherwood Rooms and is now Ocean nightclub).
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Photograph of 'The John Player Showroom'
The showroom housed products that could be collected through coupons available in packets of Player's cigarettes. The Nottingham showroom was on Hartley Road in Radford.
The photograph shows the showroom at Christmas time.
The photograph shows the showroom at Christmas time.
Photograph of Cash Sales
Four women queue at window titled 'Cash Sales' at Horizon.
Photograph of Distribution
Photograph showing Superkings and Embassy lorries outside the Horizon factory depot.
Photograph of Drawing Office
Horizon drawing office, with staff working.
Photograph of Factory Floor and Production Line
Photograph showing a factory floor production line of 'Gold Leaf' tobacco boxes. A male supervisor can be seen inspecting the women at work.
Photograph of Gatehouse
View of Horizon gatehouse, with a car waiting for the barrier to be lifted.
Photograph of John Player Special Racing Car
Racing car branded with the JPS logo on the front and sides. "TISSOT // QUARTZ // 11" appears on the car. Workers are standing in the grounds of the No. 3 Factory dispatch docks looking at the car.
John Player & Sons sponsored the Formula One…
John Player & Sons sponsored the Formula One…