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Daily Mirror Foundry, 1980s

Many thanks to Ken Flemington for getting in touch with the site and sending these photographs in. Some pictures include Ken's son!

Holborn machine room showing the Goss Headliner presses

Holborn machine room showing the Goss Headliner presses.

Foundry rest room or booby

This is the foundry rest room, or booby, in the summer of 1986. Reg Barber drinking from cup, standing (L-R): Tom Hatton, Roy Clark, Roy Tomlin, in striped t-shirt leaning forwards Dave Sherwood. Back to camera with bald spot Bob Venison.

Was the writing already on the wall when this photo was taken? The poster on the notice board at the back urges union members to attend a picket at Rupert Murdoch's "Fortress Wapping."

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