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A photographic print of Industry, Sport, Cricket

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National Science and Media Museum
Bradford, United Kingdom

A photographic print from the Daily Herald Archive folder: Industry » Sport » Cricket.

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  • Title: A photographic print of Industry, Sport, Cricket
  • Date Created: 1957-01-30
  • Transcript:
    A SPORTING INDUSTRY MJH/RS. In a factory at Teston, near Maidstone (Kent) is practised what can be described as a "typically British" industry. For at this Kentish factory (Alfred Reader & Co) established 150 years ago, cricket balls are made to be used in "the national game". PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS: 82-years-old HARRY MARTIN seen passing newly-made cricket balls through a gauge to ascertain they are all the correct standard size. Mr. Martin has been at this Teston (Kent) factory for 60 years. FOX PHOTOS JANUARY 30TH 1957 556205 Industry - Sports Equipment - Cricket.
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  • Rights: © Hulton Archive/Getty Images
  • Maker: Fox Photos Ltd.
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