Richardson Westgarth’s (Ferry Road, Middleton, Hartlepool), Electric Supply Control Panel. Note the ‘Railway Points’ main switch. Underneath this Control Panel was a ‘secret’ nightshift room incorporating five made-up single beds which were still in situ in 1985, obviously for the ‘nightshift’ to get their heads down during the night!
Donor : Mr. John Brooker
Creator : Mr. John Brooker
Location
"Richies" was the local name for Richardsons Westgarth Engineering Co. Ltd., Hartlepool.
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