11 pictures of Pyrex workers in Sunderland on the day Prince Philip visited in 1963

It was a massive day at Pyrex and the streets of Sunderland were packed for it.

In July 1963, the Duke of Edinburgh visited the factory of James A Jobling.

It was big news and the Sunderland Echo was there to record it all - from the Prince’s arrival to the moment he chatted to the staff.

Here it is once more. See if you can spot someone you know.

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