Biographies cont.

Lily – Lily started work at Rowntrees in 1956 as a married woman working part time. She worked hand-piping designs onto Black Magic chocolates.

Margaret – Margaret started Rowntrees from school in 1939. However, during the Second World War she worked at an aircraft factory as a riveter. She returned to Rowntrees several times. She is the sister of Amy and many other members of her family also worked for Rowntrees. She grew up in a Rowntree-owned house close to the factory.

Mavis – Mavis went to Rowntrees straight from school in 1954 and worked there until she was married in 1959. She also worked there twice during the 1960s. The latter part of her working life was spent at the Retreat.