Tuesday 15 November 2011

"Working for Mr Rowntree"

Thu 15 Dec, 7pm to 8pm at Explore New Earswick Library Learning Centre

Join Nestle Archivist, Alex Hutchinson, and discover the daily lives and conditions of Joseph Rowntree’s workers.


The talk will  include film footage of ladies working on the production line in the 1930s, Rowntree’s sports day and Rowntree family film footage and will be covering innovations such as reduced working hours, pensions, music in workrooms, sports facilities, schooling, and medical care.

Tickets £3, available from Explore New Earswick, please contact 01904 552629 or NewEarswick.Library@york.gov.uk

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