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JohnW · 22-02-2006, 18:02

I too remember the one in Baxenden when I lived there in the 1940's. The thing used to be heard all over the village. Well, that was the idea. It first went off at 5 am. to wake up the workers, then again at 6 am to let them know they were late if they had not already clocked on. I think it was actually Kearns Allen's factory which used it but I wouldn't swear to that.

22-02-2006, 18:02	#12
JohnW Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Augustine, Florida, U Posts: 717 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 50	Re: One o'clock siren I too remember the one in Baxenden when I lived there in the 1940's. The thing used to be heard all over the village. Well, that was the idea. It first went off at 5 am. to wake up the workers, then again at 6 am to let them know they were late if they had not already clocked on. I think it was actually Kearns Allen's factory which used it but I wouldn't swear to that. __________________ View my site @ www.btinternet.com/~ukjaguar/index.htm JohnW