George Bleasdale’s notes about the history of the chairworks
Chairworks employee, George Bleasdale, lived in Chipping all his life, latterly at Seed Hill in the bungalow. He worked in
Read moreChairworks employee, George Bleasdale, lived in Chipping all his life, latterly at Seed Hill in the bungalow. He worked in
Read moreHere’s a list of all the people who worked in upholstering at Berry’s Chair works – can you think of
Read moreHere is a list of all Berry’s workers we can think of so far … do you have any to
Read moreJim Blezard was one of the earlier Berry’s chairmakers. He worked as a French polisher and can be seen as
Read moreWe need to match names, nicknames and faces … Nicknames Canny – Ray Freeman Chew – Tom Wolstenholme Chips –
Read moreHere’s a list of the people who worked in the machine shop at Berry’s: Herbert Eckton Elaine Woods (nee Cookson)
Read moreHere’s a list of the people who worked as assemblers at Berry’s chair works Old Mill Colin Cookson (1963- Bill
Read moreWe are on a mission to name everyone in this photo!! We’re not doing so well so far … if
Read moreChairmaking in Chipping In the sixteenth century, Chipping was already a place of industry, where carpenters would make chairs and
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