Kayser Bondor Factory - Baldock

[Mr.Blueyezz]

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.

[pastimperfect]

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/

[Mr.Blueyezz]

Thanks for your help! 

[pastimperfect]

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

[matgeorges]

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

[Mr.Blueyezz]

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

[matgeorges]

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.

[Mr.Blueyezz]

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.

[stevew101]

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.