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Two men holding several ceremonial keys between them. Notes on the reverse of the photograph identify the men as John Maitland and Peter Hutchinson.

Photograph showing Superkings and Embassy lorries outside the Horizon factory depot.

A female worker is surrounded by picture cards which are being sent out to customers who are collecting sets. The reverse of the photograph identifies her as Joan Booth.

Irene Chadwick (née Christian) talks about her experiences being trained and working as a 'front girl' in the 1930s at John Player & Sons.

Photograph showing a factory floor production line of 'Gold Leaf' tobacco boxes. A male supervisor can be seen inspecting the women at work.

Leni writes:"In October 1960, I started work in the Sales Office that was accessed by the original stone built main entrance on Player Street. It took up the whole of the second floor and half of the first floor – the exact part that was destroyed by…

Doreen Claxton remembers her time working as a member of staff at John Player & Sons, reflecting upon how her gender impacted upon her working life.

A photograph of Colin Fossey and Tom in the Primary Control Room at the Horizon factory.

Two men at work in the primary control room at the Horizon factory.

Photograph of Tony Wardle's desk in the primary control room within the Horizon factory.