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A 30-minute video in which former employees of John Player & Sons look back at their time working for the company. The video was produced as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership set up between the University of Nottingham and Nottingham City…

39408_Players Booklet-5.pdf
A booklet featuring memories and stories from former Player's employees. Additionally, it contains a history of John Player & Sons and information about what the John Player Advertising Archive holds.

The booklet was produced as part of a…

Closure of No 3 Factory Watermarked.jpg
A group of workers with the last cigarettes made at No. 3 factory, standing by the packing machine.

Tipping Machine Watermarked.jpg
A woman checking a tipping machine in the Secondary section.

Moisture Testing Watermark.jpg
A man and a woman sitting in an office testing cigarettes for their moisture level.

P2251 Watermarked.jpg
Photograph showing two women working on a machine. One woman is feeding promotional items for John Player Specials through a shrink wrap machine.

Embassy Promotion Sorting Watermarked.jpg
Four women sorting promotional material for the 'Embassy Wonders of the World competition'. Promotional material related to this can be seen spread out on the table.

The Drawing Office Watermarked.jpg
Horizon drawing office, with staff working.

Red laboratories Watermarked.jpg
Two women working in a laboratory at Horizon. Wide shot, displaying technical equipment.

Print Room Watermarked.jpg
Three workers standing and doing printing work on individual machines at Horizon. A lady can be seen at her desk, in the background. Notes on the back of the photograph name them as (from left to right) Jason Price, Jack Eaton, Tresa Bates and Lesley…
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