Clocking in.

Alan Varrechia

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Well, much to the wifes chagrin, I think i must have the biggest collection of old clocking in machines in Hyndburn and i susspect a fair chunk of the surrounding area. :alright::D:D
 
Hey, I remember well the clocking in machine at the Water Street entrance to Mastabar Beltfasteners. You got that one by any chance?
 
Hey, I remember well the clocking in machine at the Water Street entrance to Mastabar Beltfasteners. You got that one by any chance?
The only time I ever clocked in was when I first started at Shopfitters in the 60s, when I became an out fitter it was back to the good old time sheets, clocking in cards don't tell porkies:D
 
I'll Take some pics and post them.
As to where they come from, up to now i have no idea, I nearly had one from Cadburys and turned one down from Flowers Brewery Stoke.
I have 5 which are portable ones which i had never heard of till i started collecting them, up until that point i thought they all went on the wall!!!! :D:D
 
The only time I ever clocked in was when I first started at Shopfitters in the 60s, when I became an out fitter it was back to the good old time sheets, clocking in cards don't tell porkies:D

Why, did you fiddle your time sheets?

When did the Shopfitter's close?

The decline of British industry.

No wonder the eastern Europeans seem so appealing to some companies.

:rolleyes::D
 
Why, did you fiddle your time sheets?

When did the Shopfitter's close?

The decline of British industry.

No wonder the eastern Europeans seem so appealing to some companies.

:rolleyes::D
its on a par wi the expenses scandal."Damn Disgraceful":D
 
Took this for you at the Mining Museum in Wakefield on Saturday, Alan.

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And this was where the miners collected their 'disc' before entering the mine, to be put back after their shift, so that they knew who was still down there.

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A mind blowing experience that visit.
 
Thanks Kate. I've missed out on a couple of those, either to expensive, or they are down on the south coast. I've got my eye on one from Rolls Royce at the moment.
I will take some pics of some of mine and post them soon. :D
 
I blame 13 years of Jaysays timesheets. :D:D:D:D
Funny thing is it was recognised that you booked 8am to 10pm every day while you were away from base, the only thing that was stamped on was flying, ie booking a nights living away allowance but being at home, if caught its was instant dismissal, no warning no second chance end of story
 
I have clocked in once in my working life , i tried working in a factory once when i got fed up of the good old british weather.Didnt last long about three weeks i think kept looking out of the window thinking i cant do with this same place same job everyday thing drove me mad had to go back on the tools.:do-one::)
 
I´ve never clocked in but did have to suffer flexi time when I worked for the police.

After either breaking or losing a few yellow plastic keys they gave up on me. I hated the whole thing.
 
I´ve never clocked in but did have to suffer flexi time when I worked for the police.

After either breaking or losing a few yellow plastic keys they gave up on me. I hated the whole thing.
flexi time working for the police, or as it was known bending the truth:D
 
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