Use the images, sounds and descriptions below to inspire your creative stories about the Newman Brothers’ factory and collection.
In which room of the factory is your story set? What year does it take place? Who are your characters? What jobs do they do? What machinery do they use? What are they making? What does the room smell like, and what can you hear? What incidents shape the action?
How does YOUR story unfold…
Where does your story take place?
The Stamp Room
The Shroud Room
The Warehouse
The Office
The Courtyard
The Polishing Shop
The Casting Shop
The Electroplating Shop
Who does your story involve?
Joyce Green
Worked her way up from Secretary to sole owner. Worked at Newman Bros. for 50 years. Retired age 68.
Dai Davies
Travelling Salesman and Company Director. Worked at Newman Bros. for over 30 years. Retired aged 81.
Dolly Dunsby
Works Manager. Worked at Newman Bros. for 60 years. Retired aged 75.
Horace Newman
Director (inherited the business from his father). Worked at Newman Bros. for over 50 years. Died aged 67.
Mrs Wassal
Warehouse Worker. Worked at Newman Bros. for 25 years.
Donald Webber
Polisher. Worked at Newman Bros. for 44 years. Retired aged 70+.
What objects are included in your story?
What machinery or equipment might be used in your story?
Electoplating baths
Drop stamps
Clocking-in machine
Fly press
Hoist
Sewing machine
Crimping machine
