Colman’s Print (1947-1989)
Tony had a long career in Colman’s print shop, from 1947 until it closed in 1984. He then worked for Mansfield’s packaging and print for
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Statistics and early computers. Colman’s (1970-1980s)
Michael learned computer and people skills on the job. He was one of a team introducing computerised systems to Colman’s, but was made redundant when
Research and development, Reckitt and Colman (1974-1998)
Ken chose to work as a chemical engineer in the food industry and became a Head of Process Research before being approached to run
Quality Control and Analysis, Colman’s (1985-95)
Sarah began work in Colman’s Quality Control, trained in many areas and worked across various departments including baby-food, mustard and soft drinks. She describes the
Secretary in Colman’s Transport Department (1939-1945)
Eileen started work as a secretary in the transport department at Colman’s and experienced the wartime bombing. She met her husband ‘across a crowded room’
The Printing Department, Colman’s (1960s)
Christine worked for Colman’s printing department during the sixties, and it was there she met her future husband, who also worked at Colman’s. Early days
Loading the Lorries: Transport at Colman’s (1968-1995)
Despite the long hours and cold nights, Brian enjoyed working in Colman’s transport and traffic department for over 25 years. First Jobs My first
The Colman’s steam engineer (1948-1983)
Alan worked at Colman’s as a steam fitter and engineer and later at Eastern Counties Newspapers. I was born in 1933 and left school
The oilman cometh. Colmans and after (1945 – 2010)
After a couple of stints at Colman’s saw and flour mills, Colin enjoyed driving around the county as a door-to-door salesman and later oil sales
The Electrical Department and the Control Office, Colman’s 1943-1987
Eric’s family worked for Colmans and he was always part of the Colman community. He began as an apprentice electrician and stayed there until the
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