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Title: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: Mr.Blueyezz on Tuesday 18 August 09 00:21 BST (UK)

No longer in Baldock,Tesco is now situated there.
I would appreciate any info regarding the families: CORNWELL/CARTER/SMITH who all worked there over the years.

Title: Re: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: pastimperfect on Monday 14 December 09 13:07 GMT (UK)

Hi

I used to live in Baldock and had my wedding reception in the old ballroom at Kayser Bondor where the Rolling Stones once played! My stepmother also used to work there (HOLEHOUSE) as did her family.

Have you tried contacted Brendan King at The Baldock Society as they have a small collection of documents on Kayser Bondor?

http://www.baldocksociety.org.uk/

Title: Re: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: Mr.Blueyezz on Saturday 17 April 10 01:42 BST (UK)

Thanks for your help! 

Title: Re: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: pastimperfect on Saturday 17 April 10 07:22 BST (UK)

I too have Cornwells, Harts & Ayres from Cambridgeshire in my tree

Title: Re: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: matgeorges on Tuesday 07 December 10 17:13 GMT (UK)

 :D
My mother worked at the factory. She was Drothy Gray. I am interested in your Smith surname as I also have Smith's.

Title: Re: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: Mr.Blueyezz on Monday 30 May 11 14:53 BST (UK)

Which department did your Mother work because my Mother seems to remember her.

Title: Re: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: matgeorges on Wednesday 01 June 11 21:06 BST (UK)

I think she worked in the stocking quality control. She is 94 and has dementure.
My aunt Kathleen Gray may have worked there as well. mUm also worked at Irvins.

Title: Re: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: Mr.Blueyezz on Saturday 04 June 11 00:58 BST (UK)

Thanks for the reply,I shall let my Mum know.
My Grandmother was a Smith before she was married and also worked in the Bondor.
She married my Grandfather Thomas Carter,she was known as Bet Carter.

Title: Re: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: stevew101 on Sunday 16 October 11 17:13 BST (UK)

My grandmother Florence Gentle worked in the postroom for a number of years, and I can remember when the Rolling Stones played at the John Goodenday Centre.

Title: Re: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: Mr.Blueyezz on Sunday 16 October 11 20:55 BST (UK)

I'll ask my Mum and see if she remembers your Grandmother-thanks for info!  :)

Title: Re: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: stevew101 on Monday 17 October 11 09:51 BST (UK)

She may also remember my partners mother who worked on Inspections - Winefred Wilsher

I have enclosed a photo of the ladies in the postroom (Including my grandmother) which you may find of interest.

Title: Re: Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock
Post by: pastimperfect on Friday 03 August 18 16:41 BST (UK)

My Stepmother, Janette Holehouse worked at Kayser Bondor as a stocking turner - her machine was under the window to the left of what is now Tesco main entrance. Her Father Ted Holehouse also worked there, having moved from Nottinghamshire.
Her grandmother was Lydia Gentle from Baldock