Date:1950 - 1959 (c.)
Description:Hat making workshop at Atherstone. Worker in the shaping workshop where the cones are moulded into various shapes with a steam heated press and the rims pulled out either by hand or machine. 1950s [ The gentleman in the photograph has been identified as Dick Evans.]
The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.
44-48 Crown Yard, Atherstone, which were demolished to build Woolworth. 1900s
Hatton's hat factory, bumping department, Atherstone. 1920
View of Atherstone from Silo Tower. 1960s
Workers in Wilson & Stafford Ltd. hat making factory in Atherstone.1970s
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Donor ref:C, 2492, img: 4374 (3/3973)
Source: Heritage and Culture Warwickshire, Warwickshire County Council
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