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Hello to all the site members. After browsing the site on and off for a while I decided I should join. I moved from Bedlington in about 1984 and have ended up in Cramlington although I'm still connected with Bedlington as my Dad still lives near the Bank Top. He's 84 years old and has a wealth of knowledge about the town and also has hundreds of photographs of the area which might come in useful on here. I've posted a reply about the Glove Factory and will add some photos when I borrow them from my Dad. Look forward to joining in the discussions and posting some pictures.

Hi, I'm new to this site having only joined yesterday but may be able to help with the 'Glove Factory'. My Mother was a supervisor there retiring in about 1992 and I can remember going in during school holidays in about 1972. The firm was called Bedlington Glove Company and used to supply to many large outlets including Marks and Spencer. I think it began to struggle due to the cheaper imports. My Mother (Hilda Reed) passed away last year but I can still remember some people who worked there such as Dolly Temple, Audrey Howey, Peter Kinghorn and one of the directors Mr Sharman. I think my Dad has a few photos of the factory workers so I'll borrow them and post them on the site. Reedy.

Hi Katie, welcome aboard. Here is a photograph of the Glove factory workers. (Xmas Party) My mother used to work there - she is right at the front in the middle, wearing a red top. This must have been in the seventies.