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George Cruickshanks

George belongs to: The Doxford Engine Friends Association

George was born in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. His name changed to Geordie Beard when he joined Doxfords in 1957. George describes his time at Doxford's as a pleasure.

George was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 11 January 2006. The interview took place at Beamish Regional Resource Centre and lasted 50 minutes and 52 seconds.

Photograph of a silver watch with inscription 'Presented to G. Cruickshanks, 25 years service, Sunderland Shipbuilders, 1985'
The watch

The watch

This watch was given to George by British Shipbuilders in 1985 for 25 years of service. Rumour had gone round the yard that the watches would be gold, but there were too many people that served 25 years or more.

Photograph of the front of the watch

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