Photo - Despatch Department of BP's Detergent Plant

code: LVSAV1998.034.004

Collection code:
LVSAV1998.034
File type:
Photographs
Collection:

Description

Black and white photograph inside the despatch department of BP's detergent plant at Pumpherston Refinery showing workers packing scouring powder, c. 1965.

1 of 6 black and white and colour photographs of Pumpherston Oil Refinery both interior and exterior and Westwood Oil Works

Donor was former employee of Scottish Oils (41 years service). Started work at age 15 with Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd, Hopetoun Works, mines, also worked for Broxburn Oil Company Ltd, Roman Camp Works, mines; Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd, Pumpherston Works and for Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd, Pumpherston Works as an accountant

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