MURIEL GRAY - DAUGHTER OF A SHIPYARD WORKER

Typical Life of a Shipyard Worker Muriel Gray describes how her father worked in the yards and explains how working conditions were difficult. She remembers how her father had a serious accident in a major explosion, and how he received no compensation.

The Ferry Home Muriel Gray describes one memorable moment when the shipyard workers jumped off the Shields ferry on the way home. In their rush to get home, some of the men missed and landed in the Tyne!