Pyrex: The day Prince Philip visited

An insight into the day the Duke of Edinburgh visited James A Jobling - the home of Pyrex in Sunderland.

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00:00It was a massive day at Pyrex, and the streets of Sunderland were packed for it. In July

00:061963, the Duke of Edinburgh visited the factory of James A. Jobling. It was big news, and

00:14the Sunderland Echo was there to record it all, from the Prince's arrival to the moment

00:18he chatted to his staff. He looked round the factory, met workers at all levels, and seemed

00:25to love every minute. Pyrex is a wayside institution, and we want your memories of it. Share them

00:33by emailing chris.cordner at nationalworld.com