Daily Herald Photograph: Factory smoking booth

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
1968-04-05 in Wigan
maker:
Daily Herald
photographer:
Roy Spencer
Daily Herald Photograph: Factory smoking booth Daily Herald Photograph: Factory smoking booth

Daily Herald Photograph: Factory smoking booth
Science Museum Group
© Mirrorpix/SMG Images

Daily Herald Photograph: Factory smoking booth
Science Museum Group
© Mirrorpix/SMG Images

One photograph titled ‘Smoking booth.’ Caption on the back reads: ‘Mill workers at the Golborne factory of William Tatton Ltd relax and enjoy a smoke in one of the cubicles which have been provided in the worksheds to save the blushes of heavy smokers. The ‘Smoking Zones’ are within sight of workers and looms (left) and are complete with ashtrays, fireproof floors and fire extinguishers.’

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/18953
Materials:
paper
type:
photographic print