Delivery men, Osram Glass Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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The driver and his mate are posed by their steam-powered lorry outside the Osram Glass Works at about the turn of the 19th to 20th century. Judging by the lorry's tyres and the state of the road they would need to drive slowly to prevent breakages!

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Tyne and Wear Newcastle upon Tyne

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Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

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This mill was originally known as Jumble Hole Mill. It was first mentioned in 1788. Between 1815 and 1826 it was owned by Christopher Rawden who owned several mills in the locality. On 11th August 1899 the mill was destroyed by fire. This photograph could have been taken after the fire. The mill was altered and extended during the 19th and 20th century. The 1947 Yorkshire textile Industry directory has an entry for Jumble Hole Mill:
'Cocker and Co (1929) Ltd. (bleaching, dyeing and finishing of blacks and colours; rayons; crepes; cashmeres; brocades; muslins)
Cockers closed in the 1950s, but the mill was later used for silk dyeing.

Delivery men, Osram Glass Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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