Take a look through our reminders of factories where thousands of people would have worked and made friends – as well as lots of memories – in the Hartlepool and East Durham areas.
Do you remember these scenes and did you work at one of our featured factories?
Or is there another plant that you spent time at and would like to tell us about? Get in touch and tell us more.
1. Aladdin
The Aladdin factory in Brenda Road made thermos flasks. Did you work there? Email [email protected] with your memories. Photo: HM
2. Reeds Corrugated Cases
Reeds Corrugated Cases is pictured on the Oakesway Industrial Estate. Photo: HM
3. Lyons Patisserie
Lyons Patisserie is pictured in Hartlepool. Was it your place of work? Photo: HM
4. GEC
The GEC factory was on the Hartlepool Trading Estate and was a telecommunications factory. It can be seen in the centre of this photograph. Photo: HM