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London and Middlesex / Re: Maynards sweet factory
« on: Sunday 27 August 23 16:28 BST (UK) »
Hi
I know this thread was from a while back - however I’ve only just found this search as it came up when looking for Maynards Sweet Factory - so worth a shot to see if anyone else comes across it!
I’m tracing my Nans history and as quite a secretive woman - it’s not been easy!!
Her name was Doris Maynard - whilst she wasn’t related to the Maynards - she did work in the North London factory! My mum always remembers her saying how people often thought she was related to them due to the surname and I’m pretty sure she would have played to this!
Her sister Edna Maynard, also worked there and apparently was nearly scalped when her hair got caught in the rollers! I’m guessing they would have likely worked there before WW2!
Does anyone know what happened to the factory during the war? Did it change its operation due to rationing and the war effort etc?
I know this thread was from a while back - however I’ve only just found this search as it came up when looking for Maynards Sweet Factory - so worth a shot to see if anyone else comes across it!
I’m tracing my Nans history and as quite a secretive woman - it’s not been easy!!
Her name was Doris Maynard - whilst she wasn’t related to the Maynards - she did work in the North London factory! My mum always remembers her saying how people often thought she was related to them due to the surname and I’m pretty sure she would have played to this!
Her sister Edna Maynard, also worked there and apparently was nearly scalped when her hair got caught in the rollers! I’m guessing they would have likely worked there before WW2!
Does anyone know what happened to the factory during the war? Did it change its operation due to rationing and the war effort etc?