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Re-opening of Manhattan Works, 1951. DUNIH 2008.5.12

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Re-opening of Manhattan Works, 1951.

Photograph, black and white, relating to the opening of the reconstructed, Manhattan Works July 1951. Photograph shows Lord Bilsland addressing the staff. Lord Bilsland performed the official opening ceremony and was chairman of Scottish Council Development and Industry. Labelled on the back as 'Left to Right: G.H. Pilcher, W.R. Hutton, W.H. Pilcher, Lord Bilsland, W.G.N. Walker, ?, James Strachan, B.C. Walker'. Photograph taken by 'Courier and Advertiser' for the Peoples Journal Dundee. Dated 6 July 1951.

Number: DUNIH 2008.5.12
Name: Re-opening of Manhattan Works, 1951.
Date: 1951-07-06
Maker: Courier & Advertiser, The
Location: In Store