It takes the Biscuit! Biscuit making in Reading, Berkshire
Nigel Crompton
- Organisation:
- NCAhistory.com
- Regions:
- Surrey, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Northamptonshire
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Unknown: £40-£50
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 24th March 2024
- Tagged:
- Food History | Local History | Railways | Women Workers
Whilst predominantly a talk on the rise and then decline of the well known biscuit manufacturers, Huntley & Palmers, we look at Serpell's. Mention is made of Huntley & Palmers railway, recreation facilities and their involvement with the Great War which saw them producing shells as the very hard 'Army Biscuits'. The company also employed a female Police Officer to prevent theft but also protect the younger lady workers!
Views: 261 | Enquiries: 6About Nigel Crompton
I have been speaking for over 30 years on a range of subjects to many different and varied audiences. These include Rotary Clubs, Probus, Schools and different associations and special interest groups throughout the UK. At the age of 55 I was invited to go to University for the first time and gained a Masters Degree in British History, specializing in First World War Studies. During my career in the fire service I undertook presenting to many folk on the development of the Fire Service and other emergency services. Whilst I am based in Buckinghamshire, I have travelled widely not only researching but assisting with exhibitions and displays as well as giving talks.
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