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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.

Photograph of two men sitting on a skip with 'The last load of rubbsih from Doxford's' written on the side and ballons hanging from the skip
Last day at Doxford's

Last day at Doxford's

Bill, right, and a colleague being taken away on a skip with the last load of rubbish from Doxford's.

Photograph of two men sitting on a skip with 'The last load of rubbsih from Doxford's' written on the side and ballons hanging from the skip

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