The factories you might remember are featured as well as colleagues and bosses who kept the wheels turning. Different trades and businesses are included – you might recognise some faces.

13. The Factories
Executive Director Brett Warburton, Brinwell Road factory Manager, John Hanratty and General Manager Stuart Spencer-Calnan celebrate a quality accolade at Blackpool Bakery Photo: National World

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Workers leaving the TVR building in Blackpool on hearing news of its closure Photo: Mark Pearson

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The Gledhill Group ensured that the Investor in People Award made a big impact by creating giant-sized IIP letters in polished copper. Pictured are managing director Bob Taziker, Steve Maslaczyk of LAWTEC, Gledhill Group training manager Paul Dennison, Sir Tom Finney who presented the award, and Group chairman Houghton Gledhill. Photo: submit

16. The Factories
Flashback to 1981 when the Burton Belles were reunited more than 40 years after they last came together on the factory floor Photo: Submit

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The Burtons Confectionery factory on Vicarage Lane, Blackpool Photo: Rob Lock



