“…1906 1880-1914 "Cardboard box making, 1906" [EP0193a], 1906 This photograph of box makers working at home is from 'Sweated industries, being a handbook of the Daily News exhibition' by Richard Mudie-Smith, 1906. …”

“…1906 1880-1914 "Cardboard box making, 1906" [EP0193b], 1906 This photograph of box makers working at home is from 'Sweated industries, being a handbook of the Daily News exhibition' by Richard Mudie-Smith, 1906. …”

“…1908 1880-1914 "Corruganza box makers strike, 1908" [T0180.jpg], 1908 The women at the Corruganza box factory in Summerstown, Tooting, South London struck in protest against wage cuts. …”

“…1908 1880-1914 "Corruganza box makers strike, 1908" [T0184.jpg], 1908 The women at the Corruganza box factory in Summerstown, Tooting, South London struck in protest against wage cuts. …”

“…1945 1939-1945 "ARP first aid kit, 1940-1945" [HFR0149a], 1940-1945 ARP first aid kits were produced by Boots and other companies for ARP Wardens, Fire Watchers and for both workplace and domestic use. This box, belonging to a London firewatcher, Rosie Coates, includes gas eyeshields, face mask, ointment and various dressings.…”

“…The report concludes that match-box making was the trade with the worst conditions while umbrella making had the best.…”

“…Then he worked at Heathrow airport and Hoover, Trico again after the strike as a chargehand, Gillette on Great West Road, T&G Engineering, Gillette again and Metal Box. In this clip he talks about his frustration as tool room representative on the works committee, and how it didn't deal with staff's real concerns. …”