A very special July day for the workers at James A Jobling glassworks. | se

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

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Published 27th Jul 2024, 05:40 GMT

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.

Tell us if you remember these scenes. Or maybe you worked at Pyrex in a different era.
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