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My Pipe Dream

From the collection of

North West Film Archive at Manchester Metropolitan University
Established in 1977, the North West Film Archive preserves moving images made in or about the North West of England for the education and enjoyment of the region’s people. Part of Manchester Metropolitan University Library’s Cultural Collections, and based within Manchester Central Library’s Archives+ partnership, we are a specialist resource dedicated to saving and growing our region’s rich filmed history.

My Pipe Dream

Up in smoke - an era draws to a close for the clay-pipe makers of Manchester.

John Pollock & Son of Manchester was one of the biggest names in British clay-pipe manufacture, and in this delightful and poignant film, Gordon Pollock, the owner, worries about the future of the business as he nears retirement. This is a record of the last days of a craft industry, showing not only the pipe-making processes, but also the dedication and versatility of the long-serving staff.

John Pollock & Son of Manchester was one of the biggest names in British clay-pipe manufacture, and in this delightful and poignant film, Gordon Pollock, the owner, worries about the future of the business as he nears retirement. This is a record of the last days of a craft industry, showing not only the pipe-making processes, but also the dedication and versatility of the long-serving staff.

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