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Closing of the Eagley Mills, Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester
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Closing of the Eagley Mills, Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester
Closing of the Eagley Mills, Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester. Eagley Mills is owned by J P Coats Ltd. and is due to close in June 1972. 600 people will lose their jobs in the closure. Sixty year old Harold Fallows, who has been employed at the Eagley Mills for 27 years, plays dominoes in the local pub. Harold says he will have plenty of time on his hands when the mill closes down. 23rd January 1972
Eastwood
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Eagley
Greater Manchester
England
DM 72 800
Media ID 21790515
© Mirrorpix
Bolton Eagley Eagley Mills 1972 Greater
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This poignant print captures the somber atmosphere surrounding the closing of Eagley Mills in Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester. Owned by J P Coats Ltd. , this historic mill is set to cease operations in June 1972, leaving a devastating impact on the local community. As we gaze upon this image, our hearts ache for the 600 hardworking individuals who will soon lose their jobs due to this closure. In the midst of these uncertain times, we are introduced to Harold Fallows, a sixty-year-old employee who has dedicated 27 years of his life to Eagley Mills. Sitting inside a humble local pub, Harold finds solace in playing dominoes as he contemplates what lies ahead when the mill shuts its doors forever. The lines etched on his face tell tales of resilience and determination despite facing an uncertain future. The date imprinted on this photograph is January 23rd, 1972 – a moment frozen in time that encapsulates both sorrow and resilience within its frame. It serves as a powerful reminder of how economic changes can profoundly affect individuals and communities alike. As we reflect upon this snapshot from the past, let us not forget those whose lives were upended by such closures. May it inspire us to appreciate the value of work and remind us that behind every shuttered business lie countless stories like Harold's - stories that deserve remembrance and empathy even decades later.
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