FREEMANS DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, 1969-2009
Capturing Stories from a Pivotal Part of Peterborough's Industry
Eastern Angles Theatre Company's project interviewed employees of Freemans, produced a community show and now a touring exhibit...
Delivered by Freemans is funded by:
The Freemans Five
"I was reading a woman's magazine and I thought well there's something in this equal pay thing..."
BEGINNINGS
"The whole place was enormous, it was so big you'd think you were going in the cathedral"
All Wrapped Up in Westwood
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interviews conducted
We chatted to past employees, including pickers, packers, warehousemen, union reps, conveners, office staff, cooks, managers...
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COMMUNITY PERFORMERS
These players performed over 2 weeks with a professional team at The Undercroft in Serpentine Green, Peterborough
631
tickets sold
Audiences who saw All Wrapped Up in Westwood & Unwrapped by UROCK Theatre Company
Exhibition
The Freemans Exhibition is going on tour. Find out where you can discover the stories in your local area...
Get Involved
Did you work at Freemans? Have you got a story to tell? Get in touch!
TELL MY STORY
Did you work or know someone who worked at Freemans from 1969-2009?
EDUCATION PACK
Download the Education Pack to accompany All Wrapped Up in Westwood
GET INVOLVED WITH EASTERN ANGLES
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