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There has been an industrial site on the banks of the river Derwent at Spondon since 1916, originally established during the First World War, to waterproof aircraft wings. The site-commenced production under the name of British Cellulose and Chemical Manufacturing Company and since then has operated under various names including British Celanese and Courtaulds. Following a takeover, it is now the home of Acordis. Celanese was blamed for causing the famous Spondon Pong that was linked with the Village for many years.

Celanese works at Spondon Derby.

Workers stream out of Celanese past The Moon pub (some of them into the pub) and on towards Spondon

Workers Queue at Spondon Station Crossing as they leave Celanese Works

Girls getting the works bus from or to Celanese works at Spondon

• British Celanese
• Courtaulds

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