On film at Dewhirsts: When a film crew came to Leechmere
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Dewhirsts - the factory where you had worked, had fun and appeared on camera.
Workers at the Leechmere site became film 'stars' in 1997 when crews captured every moment of their working day.
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They were pictured outside the factory, on the shop floor and even in the canteen.
They were followed as they clocked on and as they chatted with pals.
The Echo was there to get its own reminder of a unique day in the life of the factory.
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Happy days and the clothing firm also had plants at Pennywell, Peterlee and Hendon.
But we're sure you will have memories of it. Email [email protected].
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