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This photo from Trevallion's archives show the Purdey workmen returning to the factory to finish up the day of work after the annual christmas p***** at the Irongate Wharf pub. Photo by Bill O'Brian. 
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Oh Boy! Christmas Eve,2.30pm,we had just been told by Harry Lawrence(Who did stay for a Quick DB Jonny Walker) to get back to the "Factory',3 mins. from the Pub. to pick up our 'Pay-Packets" all cash at that time, And 'Get the Hell Away from the Factory" at least for the next 4 days!!!To read more about the 'Drinking Habits of Purdey Gunmakers' See'Purdeys, by Richard Beaumont" 'Purdeys by Donald Dallas.The story about sending the 'Beer Bucket down on a rope to the Apprentice on the Wharf, and after he had it filled at the "Irongate Pub" it was hauled back up to the 2nd floor workshop for the'Gunmakers"(This was, If I'm not mistaken, in the 1920s-30s.I've recently received"From a Gunmaker in London photos of a Farewell Party at a Famous London Pub,with some "Eye Opening' Photos!! The British & Scottish Gun-Trade worked very closely with the Local Pubs. CC.
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So Mr. T which one is you?
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Purdeys 11 'Happy Gunmakers dancing on the Cobbled Street, Bill O Brien(Who took the Photo,Plus 3 others,equally interesting)Stocker for 50 yrs, stocks marked WOB.From left in photo,Brian Frost,Barrelmaker marked BF. Les Robbins, appr,to Peter Finch, Ejectorman,Kickers marked PF. Yours Truly DT...Bills appr.David...Alan Dudley,Finisher,.Peter Finch, Ejectorman,(PF),Tony Rule, Stocker,(See his Ad. in double Gun Journal) Danny O'Brien,Appr. Engr.(Father was the Polisher/Case Hardener/Charcoal Blue Genius,Dan O'Brien) Alan Cox, Former Holland Appr.-Master Actioner, Joined Purdeys under Ernest Lawrence Over/Under Actioner.Far Right....The Master Actioner,Peter(Lord)Nelson, Who's Fame as a Gunmaker in his own right has been Written about in just about every Firearm Publication..And has been seen several times at Sandanona in the Beer Tent Sinking Small Beers In Large Quantities,(Seems to be a Habit with British Gunmakers)..with myself andOther"Foreign Gunmakers". Sure miss all that Talent leaning on the bar in the Old Pubs in London!! CC.
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Purdey workmen returning to the factory Oh, Man! I believe those Purdey they finished after that was the worst Purdey ever!  
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Ahh, for the good old days! Thanks for the photo Barry and comments by Crosschisels. Reminds me of some of the great parties of the past and terribe hangovers!!!
Currently own two Morgan cars. Starting on Black Powder hunting to advoid the mob of riflemen.
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Thanks for sharing Barry!!
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"...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance."ť Charles Darwin
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