Gone to Wales. Not got there yet. So here's a picture I took earlier. Fifty-nine years earlier in fact.
Thursday, April 02, 2026
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Albert And The Machine
The photograph was taken 70 years ago at Mackintosh's factory in Halifax. It shows a group of mechanics and engineers proudly gathered around the latest wrapping machine they have installed. My father, Albert, appears to be the proudest of the lot (seated just to the left of centre). The machine looks like it could launch a rocket; in fact it could wrap a strawberry delight or a toffee finger.
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Here's One I Took Earlier
Gone to Wales. Not got there yet. So here's a picture I took earlier. Fifty-nine years earlier in fact.
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