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The Firs, Histon, 1909. Chivers women employees during lunch break

The Firs, Histon

History of the Firs

This house was purchased by Chivers and used for welfare services, recreation and evening classes for employees and the local community. Parties visiting the factory in the summer had strawberry teas on the lawn.

Histon Fruit Preserving Factory 1886 OS map

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