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BURNEYS HANDBAG FACTORY

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Burney's Handbag Factory 1950's
Burney's Handbag Factory 1950's
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 19986
Photograph taken on the production line at BURNEY'S Handbag factory in the 1950's. Burney's handbags where well known for their quality.

Comment by: Lorraine Curran on 12th May 2013 at 12:30

Gladys Rowe worked here when it was on Woodhouse Lane. She is 86 now and doing well, still lives at home with her husband Wycliffe

Comment by: Terry Aspinall on 23rd September 2023 at 13:54

Ron you posted another picture of Burneys just before the server died. it showed the whole work floor with about 40 workers present.
I cannot find it now.Could you please re-post it or tell me how to find it ?.

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