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Working Life Collection

Background imageWorking Life Collection: A new Peugeot rolls off the production line at the Peugeot factory at Ryton

A new Peugeot rolls off the production line at the Peugeot factory at Ryton. 12th January 1988

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Workers at Peugeot factory Ryton celebrate an eight fold increase in profits

Workers at Peugeot factory Ryton celebrate an eight fold increase in profits and a record amount of cars produced in a year. 18th May 1989

Background imageWorking Life Collection: The pithead and winding gear at Coventry Colliery at Keresley 31st January 1974

The pithead and winding gear at Coventry Colliery at Keresley 31st January 1974

Background imageWorking Life Collection: New Models, the fruit of five years of development and planning appeared on the Massey

New Models, the fruit of five years of development and planning appeared on the Massey Ferguson assembly lines. The new model 165 tractor promises years of sustained production. Circa 1964

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Miners at Coventry Colliery seen here working at the coal face. 5th March 1987

Miners at Coventry Colliery seen here working at the coal face. 5th March 1987

Background imageWorking Life Collection: The General Electric building in Queen Victoria Road, Coventry. 30th April 1960

The General Electric building in Queen Victoria Road, Coventry. 30th April 1960

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Christmas shopping at Owen Owen department in Coventry. Gift packs of toiletries

Christmas shopping at Owen Owen department in Coventry. Gift packs of toiletries and perfumes are always popular. 9th November 1985

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Miners celebrate as the one millionth tonne of coal leaves Coventry Colliery

Miners celebrate as the one millionth tonne of coal leaves Coventry Colliery. 13th February 1987

Background imageWorking Life Collection: The first viscose yarn spinning machine installed at Courtaulds main works in Coventry in

The first viscose yarn spinning machine installed at Courtaulds main works in Coventry in 1904

Background imageWorking Life Collection: The Chrysler works at Ryton. The pattern of the factory roofs contrasts with that of

The Chrysler works at Ryton. The pattern of the factory roofs contrasts with that of the mass of cars in the foreground. 24th May 1971

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Massey Ferguson factory and assembly lines at Banner Lane, Coventry 15th July 1997

Massey Ferguson factory and assembly lines at Banner Lane, Coventry 15th July 1997

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Workers at Massey Ferguson celebrate the 517, 651st and last TE 20 tractor to roll off

Workers at Massey Ferguson celebrate the 517, 651st and last TE 20 tractor to roll off the assembly line at Banner Lane, Coventry Circa June 1956

Background imageWorking Life Collection: The last Jaguar XJ6 to be built on the old production line reaches the end of the track

The last Jaguar XJ6 to be built on the old production line reaches the end of the track. Jaguar is investing £ 8.5 million in ripping out

Background imageWorking Life Collection: The engineering workshops at Avro Whitworth at Baginton Coventry. 24th May 1966

The engineering workshops at Avro Whitworth at Baginton Coventry. 24th May 1966

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Courtaulds design department, where the introduction of modern computer equipment has

Courtaulds design department, where the introduction of modern computer equipment has taken the guesswork out of the most complex patterns. 28th June 1988

Background imageWorking Life Collection: The new board of directors of J and J Cashs of Coventry

The new board of directors of J and J Cashs of Coventry. (Left to Right) Mr Wheater, Mrs Sargent, Mr Everard, Mr Kerry, Mr Sharman and Mr Archer, celebrate their formation. 4th January 1978

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Carl Armes surveys the remains of the Courtaulds site in Foleshill, Coventry

Carl Armes surveys the remains of the Courtaulds site in Foleshill, Coventry. The site is being cleared to make way for a huge commercial and industrial centre

Background imageWorking Life Collection: William Everard Managing Director of Cashs of Coventry seen here in the label

William Everard Managing Director of Cashs of Coventry seen here in the label and badge weaving shop 25th March 1980

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Production line workers at the Peugeot factory at Ryton are seen here celebrating the Car

Production line workers at the Peugeot factory at Ryton are seen here celebrating the Car of the year award for the Peugeot 405 which is built at the factory, Friday 27th November 1987

Background imageWorking Life Collection: The invoice department of Cashs of Coventry 4th March 1985

The invoice department of Cashs of Coventry 4th March 1985

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Coventry Telegrapher reporter Rob Carter talks to Mark McNulty 3000 feet underground

Coventry Telegrapher reporter Rob Carter talks to Mark McNulty 3000 feet underground. With them are (Left to Right) saefty engineer Geoff Webster, chocker Brian Godber

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Staff of Owen Owen gather on the sales floor for their traditional Carol Service

Staff of Owen Owen gather on the sales floor for their traditional Carol Service. 12th December 1978

Background imageWorking Life Collection: Lorries wait to take away the rubble which is all that remains of the former eight storey

Lorries wait to take away the rubble which is all that remains of the former eight storey high GEC factory in the city centre. 6th January 1992

Background imageWorking Life Collection: The 22, 000th Jaguar of 1982 coming off the production line at the Browns Lane factory

The 22, 000th Jaguar of 1982 coming off the production line at the Browns Lane factory. 28th December 1982


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