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Fine Art Print : Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation
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Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation
Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation of the premises, Friday 7th January 1972.
1961 Fisher and Ludlow moved their domestic appliance division to a purpose-made factory at Kirkby making Bendix washing machines, Fisholow stainless steel sinks and pressed steel radiators. The Kirkby factory could employ 3, 000 workers.
By the mid-1970s five owners had not made a trading profit from the factory.
In 1974 Kirby Manufacturing and Engineering was established with a government grant to run the factory as a workers cooperative
Wiggy
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Kirkby
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21855649
© Mirrorpix
Arms Disputes Engineering Factories Factory Factory Worker Hands Industrial Kirkby Knowsley Manufacturing Merseyside Raised Voting 1972
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. Witness a pivotal moment in labor history with "Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation," captured by the skilled lens of Wiggy. This evocative image transports you back to January 7, 1972, as workers make their voices heard in a powerful display of solidarity. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and let the story of perseverance and determination unfold in your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.8cm x 42cm (22" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby. It was taken on Friday, January 7th, 1972, when the factory workers voted overwhelmingly to continue their occupation of the premises. Established in 1961 as a purpose-built facility for Fisher and Ludlow's domestic appliance division, this factory employed up to 3,000 workers who produced Bendix washing machines, Fisholow stainless steel sinks, and pressed steel radiators. However, by the mid-1970s, five different owners had failed to generate any trading profit from the factory. In an effort to salvage this struggling industrial hub in Merseyside's Knowsley region of England, Kirby Manufacturing and Engineering was formed in 1974 with government funding. This cooperative venture aimed to empower the workers by allowing them greater control over their workplace. The image showcases a group of determined factory workers raising their hands during a crucial vote that would shape their future. Their united stance reflects both resilience and determination amidst ongoing disputes within the manufacturing sector. Wiggy's expertly captured photograph serves as a poignant reminder of an era marked by labor struggles and industrial unrest. It symbolizes not just a single moment frozen in time but also represents the collective strength of working-class communities fighting for better conditions and job security during challenging times.
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