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Remembering British Timken in Duston

Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6DT

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Exhibition

British Timken history in Duston, Northampton

Duston History Society/John Dale

Duston History Society/John Dale

The site of British Timken in Northampton

Remember when ball bearings were all the rage and American giant British Timken had a huge presence in Northampton. You can now relive the halcyon days on Timken Duston by visiting an exhibition at the community centre in Duston. Everyday lives of working people, in the days when everyone knew someone who worked at Timken!

Timings

Friday 11 September:
0900-1200 & 1300-1600
Monday 14 September:
0900-1200 & 1300-1600
Tuesday 15 September:
0900-1200 & 1300-1600
Wednesday 16 September:
0900-1200 & 1300-1600
Thursday 17 September:
0900-1200 & 1300-1600
Friday 18 September:
0900-1200 & 1300-1600

Location & directions

Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6DT

Contact on day:
John Dale
Telephone number:
+447736454327

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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