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‘REMEMBERING SOMERDALE’
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The Society’s exhibition ‘Remembering Somerdale’ took place at the Fear Hall, Keynsham on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March. It traced the history of chocolate making in Keynsham since the 1920’s and was a great success, with almost 400 visitors coming; many expressing their appreciation of the range of photographs, written records and artefacts on show.
A great deal of material from the Society’s own archives was on display and there was a large selection of photographs, advertisements and packaging samples from the Cadbury archive, put on show by Hugh Evans from the Somerdale factory.
Eric Miles, author of ‘Somerdale Story 1921 to 2009’ brought along copies of his book and also displayed archive material from his own collection.
Peter Roberts, on behalf of Keynsham Heritage Trust, showed a series of DVDs, based on old cine films, featuring aspects of work at the Somerdale factory from the 1930’s through to the 1970’s.
The Society’s own display boards put together for the exhibition will be preserved for possible use at a similar future event. More information is available from Dennis Hill.
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Hugh Evans with his display. |
Dennis Hill discussing details with Eric and Eileen Miles. |
Society members Barbara Lowe and Margaret Whitehead take a well-earned rest |
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Pictures taken by Donald Ogg at the exhibition |
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