Bill Bendelow
Bill belongs to: The Doxford Engine Friends Association
Bill was born in Sunderland in 1927. He served his apprenticeship at the Doxford Engine Works, starting fifth January 1942. After five years at sea he returned to Doxford's where he worked until its closure in March 1987. Bill was the last person to leave Doxford's and was given the task of switching off the power to the works.
Bill was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 26 January 2006. The interview took place at Sunderland Museum and lasted 40 minutes and 53 seconds.
50th birthday card
Birthday card made by one Bill's colleagues who was well known at Doxford's for his tongue in cheek cartoons of life at Doxford's.
Bill has 13 memories in the memorynet:
Bill's memories with a Work theme:
First day at Doxford’s- Packing in the sea
- Returning to Doxford's after the merchant navy
- Staying until the closure of Doxford's
- Industrial action at Doxford's
- What does the sea mean to you?
50th birthday card
- Workers at Doxford's
- Last day at Doxford's
Bill's other memories:
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