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A selection of photographs and documents kindly shared with this project by Mrs. Myra Docherty.
A Letter of Thanks
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyA lovely letter written by Billy Johnston to his Foreman, Harry Farman, and the rest of his workmates, after his retirement in 1956.
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Furness Withy Apprentices - 1912
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyGroup photograph of the Furness Withy Apprentices in 1912, the year Wilfred Johnston completed his 5-year Plater's Apprenticeship. Wilfred is in the fifth row up from the front, 4th from left.
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Furniture Bill
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyA furniture bill from the early 1930s.
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Grandma Johnston - 1891
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyGrandma Johnston photographed at J.W. Court's Studio, Northgate, Hartlepool, in 1891.
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Letter to the Editor
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyA letter from William (Wilfred) Johnston to the Gray's shipyard house magazine 'Fast Anchor', after his retirement in 1957.
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Presentation Clock
Created by NAS NE
Donated by NAS NEClock presented to Wilfred Johnston on his retirement from Gray's shipyard. The nameplate reads: "Presented to W. Johnston (Plater) from the Repair Dept. William Gray & Co. Dockyard 12-10-56"
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Silver Jubilee Band at Northgate
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyCelebrating King George V's Silver Jubilee at Northgate, Hartlepool in 1935. Stan Johnston is in the front row of the band, on the left (with the trombone), with Wilfred Johnston in the second row, extreme right, standing next to the lady with the white headscarf.
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United Boilermakers Membership
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyWilfred Johnston's Membership book for the United Society of Boilermakers and & Iron Ship Builders, in 1911/12.
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Wilfred Johnston - Apprenticeship Agreement 1907
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyWilfred Johnston's original Apprenticeship Agreement dated 15th May, 1907.
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Wilfred Johnston - One Man Band
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyWilfred Johnston and his drum kit, complete with Union Jack.
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Wilfred Johnston - Retirement
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyAn article that appeared in the Gray's shipyard house magazine 'Fast Anchor', marking the retirement of Wilfred Johnston in 1956.
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Wilfred Johnston Junior and his Accordion
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyWilfred Johnston Junior and his accordion.
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Wilfred and David Johnston - 1891
Donated by Mrs. Myra DochertyWilfred and David Johnston photographed in J.W. Court's Studio, Northgate, Hartlepool, in 1891.
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