Reference number
  • BWC
Date
  • 1926-1932
Level
  • Collection
Description
  • Internal papers regarding the management of the Printing Department during the General Strike (and in 1929 and 1932); with applications by 50 employees for re-instatement to their posts following the end of the General Strike.
Extent
  • 1 box (3 files)
Admin history
  • The pharmaceutical company Burroughs Wellcome and Company was founded in 1880 by Henry Wellcome and Silas Burroughs. In 1889 the company acquired a factory site in Dartford. Main company production remained on this site until the 1980s. The Printing Department at Dartford produced labels, publicity material and packaging for the firm.
Access status
  • Open