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History of ICI factory by local author launched

4 Feb 2010
'Shadow of the Dynamite', a book telling the story of the ICI explosives factory near Stevenston, writtn by local author John Millar has been launched.

The book was officially launched at the Vennel Local and Family History centre in Glasgow, and is packed with stories and anecdotes from former workers at the factory, which employed up to 14,000 people at its height.

6 Feb 2010 | 3:07:20

Glynis Evans says

I believe John Millar was once a classmate of mine in Stevenston. Can anyone tell me how I go about getting a copy of this book delivered to Canada?

13 May 2010 | 1:48:57

helen norwood says

Hi Glynis,Helen Norwood here! I very recently organised a Stevenston High school reunion of "the Sixties" Obviously you were one of those that I didn't manage to trace!

My e-mail address is   hllhalb@aol.com so if you'd like to get in touch I will hopefully be able to send you some pics from the event.

John Miller was there as well as many others you will remember.

The book you refer to was written by his dad and is well worth a read. If you send me your address I'll gladly forward a copy to you.

Regards Helen

19 May 2010 | 4:11:07

Glynis Evans says

Hello Helen,

I tried contacting you at hllhalb@aol.com but it bounced back.  Do you have another address I can use?

thanks,

Glynis

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