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