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If you've never come across our Worker of the Week blogs, they aim to share the story of people connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. A huge thank you to the relative who kindly shared this information and photo with us. Another thank you to everyone who helps to make this possible.

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November 4, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Worker of the Week is a regular blog post series which aims to share the stories of people connected to H.M. Factory Gretna.

As always, we would like to say a huge thank you to our research volunteers and everyone who helps to make this possible.

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October 28, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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Worker of the Week is a series which aims to share the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. Thanks to our research volunteers and everyone who helps to make this possible. 👏

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October 21, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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Worker of the Week is a series which aims to share the story of people connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. Thanks to everyone who helps to make this possible! 😀

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October 14, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Do you think Cosmo Gifford Irvine would have been familiar with these shops? 🤔

According to the electoral roll he once lived in Gretna township and worked as a munitions worker.

He is our latest #WorkeroftheWeek.

Learn more:
www.devilsporridge.org.uk/worker-of-the-week-cosmo-gifford-irvine
A row of terraced brick shops lining a pavement. This shows some shops in Gretna. This is a black and white photo from the past.
October 14, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Worker of the Week is a series which aims to share the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. Thanks to everyone who helps to make this possible.

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October 7, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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Do you know who was an "important appointment" at H.M. Factory Gretna?

According to a newspaper article we've found, Robert Ray was. He's this week's Worker of the Week if you fancy finding out more about him.

Read more: www.devilsporridge.org.uk/worker-of-the-week-robert-ray

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Melbourne Avenue a tree lined street in Eastriggs. Some brick building are on the left of the road. This is a black and white photo from the past.
September 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Worker of the Week is a series were we aim to share the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna every week. Thank you to our fantastic research volunteers for all their hard work on this and everyone who makes this possible.

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September 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Never come across our Worker of the Week posts before?

Every week we aim to share the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna in World War One. Thanks to our research volunteers and all who makes this possible.

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September 17, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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Valentine Duffy stole a pair of shoes. He also worked as an apprentice engineer at H.M. Factory Gretna and is this week's Worker of the Week.

You can read more about him here:
www.devilsporridge.org.uk/worker-of-th...

(Also please don't steal. Valentine got in trouble for this.)

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A pair of sturdy boots without shoelaces.
September 9, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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Worker of the Week is a series which aims to share the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. Thanks to everyone has made this possible.

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September 9, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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Do you think that Dorothy Mary Champness would have been given a On War Service Badge like these? 🤔

Dorothy's this week's Worker of the Week, so you can find out more about her in this our latest blog.

Read more here: www.devilsporridge.org.uk/worker-of-th...

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Two brass On War Service badges. These are triangle shaped with a crown and the date 1916 in the middle.
September 2, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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In case you haven't come across Worker of the Week before, it's a series which aims to share the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. This is made possible by our awesome research volunteers.

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September 2, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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Worker of the Week is a series which aims to highlight someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. A huge thank you goes to all those who make this possible, including our research volunteers.

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August 26, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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Did you know H.M. Factory Gretna had a town manager? 🤔

John Harkness, helped with recruitment at the local schools, select who let out the shops in Eastriggs and Gretna and more! He's this weeks Worker of the Week.

www.devilsporridge.org.uk/worker-of-the-week-john-harkness

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A street of shops in Gretna township. London City and Midland bank is on the closest end of the photo. Crowds of people are walking down the road and stood on the pavement in front of the bank. This is a black and white photo from the past.
August 26, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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Worker of the Week is a series which aims to share the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. Thanks to everyone who makes this possible and a huge thank you to Margaret's relatives.

Please expect this week's Worker of the Week blog on Wednesday as usual. 🤞

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August 24, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Did you miss our Worker of the Week post last week? You know what... so did we! 😱

Last week's Worker of the Week was Margaret Orman, who lived at Gretna during her time working at the factory.

Read more about her here: www.devilsporridge.org.uk/worker-of-th...

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Margaret Orman sat on a chair. A man in a sailors uniform is stood to her left. This is a black and white photo from the past, which has kindly been shared by Margaret's relatives.
August 24, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Worker of the Week is a series of blog posts which share the story to someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna in World War One. Thanks to everyone who helps to make this possible.

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August 13, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Not only did Sydney Bertram Abbot work at H.M. Factory Gretna in World War One, but he seems to have worked at an Australian explosives factory during World War Two. 💥💥

He's this week's Worker of the Week too!

www.devilsporridge.org.uk/worker-of-the-week-sydney-bertram-abbot

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An illustration with three factory workers in the middle and two additional munitions workers either side. A ribbon curls decoratively around the two munitions workers and forms the words "Farewell Mossband."
August 13, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Worker of the Week is a weekly blog, which aims to share the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. A huge thank you to Agnes 'relatives for kindly sharing this photo and information to make this week's worker of the week blog possible!

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August 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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We think Agnes Renton might be the longest living H.M. Factory Gretna worker we've come across so far! Plus, her time at the factory helped her win a cruise ship edition of panel game show, "What's My Line?"

Read more: www.devilsporridge.org.uk/worker-of-the-week-agnes-renton

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Agnes Renton in her munitions workers uniform sat on a table. This is a black and white photo from the past, which has kindly been shared by Agnes' relatives.
August 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Worker of the Week is a series of blog post which aims to share the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. Thanks goes to everyone who helps make this possible, especially all our amazing research volunteers!

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July 30, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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👚💍Cotton blouses, a pillow and a gold ring are three items that munitions worker, Margaret Alice Laidlaw was accused of stealing.

She's also this week's Worker of the Week.
Find the full story in our latest Worker of the Week blog:
www.devilsporridge.org.uk/worker-of-th...

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Some cotton clothing folded up on a wooden chair. There is a green curtain in the background.
July 30, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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Worker of the Week is a weekly series which aims to share the stories of people connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. Thanks again to our research volunteers and everyone who helps to make this possible.

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July 23, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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Worker of the Week is a series which aims to share the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. A huge thank you to all our research volunteers and everyone who makes this possible. 👏

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July 15, 2026 at 8:12 AM