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Workmen from Garston Stevedores lifting their hats to the success of their company
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Workmen from Garston Stevedores lifting their hats to the success of their company
Workmen from Garston Stevedores lifting their hats to the success of their company. The firm was started by three dockers who were made redundant in the late 1980s. The three pals, Joby Humphries, Ian Robertson and Ivor Bailey pooled the greater parts of their redundancy cheques and set up in business as Garston Port Stevedoring. Garston is a district of Liverpool, Merseyside. 15th January 1993
Jack Brown
Liverpool Post and Echo Archive
Mirrorpix
Garston
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21693442
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Dock Dock Labourer Docker Garston Labour Merseyside Port Success Dockworker Stevedore
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Workmen from Garston Stevedores celebrate the triumph of their company with a heartfelt gesture. In this photo print, we witness a moment frozen in time - three dockers lifting their hats to honor the success they have achieved together. The story behind this powerful image is one of resilience and determination. After facing redundancy in the late 1980s, Joby Humphries, Ian Robertson, and Ivor Bailey refused to be defeated by adversity. They pooled their hard-earned redundancy cheques and embarked on an entrepreneurial journey that would shape their lives forever. Garston Port Stevedoring was born out of these humble beginnings, becoming a beacon of hope for countless others in Liverpool's bustling district of Garston. This photograph captures not only the pride and camaraderie shared among these men but also symbolizes the spirit of hard work that defines them as dockworkers. Set against the backdrop of Merseyside's thriving port industry, this image serves as a testament to both individual achievement and collective strength. It reminds us all that success can be found even amidst challenging circumstances when passion fuels ambition. As we gaze upon this snapshot from January 15th, 1993, let us reflect on the power within each person to overcome obstacles and create something extraordinary. The legacy left by Garston Stevedores continues to inspire generations today.
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