GWR Route: Banbury to Wolverhampton

Hockley Station: gwrhd737

An internal view of the canteen for wages grade staff located on the top floor of Hockley's rebuilt main offices. This photograph is one of a set of three showing the upper floor of the main office after it was rebuilt following the damage caused by the Luftwaffe on the evening of 12th December 1940. The hierarchy that once pervaded British businesses is illustrated by the fact that there were several dining/mess facilities provided across the yard. In the main office block the canteen for the wages (uniformed) staff was located nearest to the Top shed separated from the clerical dining room by the kitchen.

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