The chance to find a job has been one of the main reasons why people have come to Hackney. The local economy has long depended on the skills and labour of people moving into the area.
On display: 04 A place to find work
My mum working in a sewing factory
2001
Clogs
1900 = 1915
Shoe mangle
1900-1935
Flowermakers tool
1800s
Flowermakers tool
1800s
Flowermakers tool
Flower stamens (artificial)
Flower stamens (artificial)
1890-1900
Flower stamens (artificial)
1890-1900
Toy Car (Rolls Royce Silver Shadow)
1966
Toy Car (MG1100)
1965 = 1967
Toy Lorry (cattle truck)
1957 = 1962
Barber shop chair
1950s
Barber shop mirror
Barber shop steriliser
c.1950
Incubator: Oxygenaire
1960-1965
Policeman's rattle
1840 = 1899
Glass bottle
1850-1900
Hackney Workhouse pewter bowl
1880 = 1910
Bryant and Mays Matchbox
1890-1940
Leather trades certificate
1/8/1906
Tank and transporter
1960 = 1965