Peter Atkin's 'Trussing In' Ceremony, Bass Brewery, Burton

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Date:12th of April 1952

Description:Peter Atkin is pictured here in the barrel being 'trussed in', at the termination of his coopers apprenticeship at Bass Brewery. The young men who are carrying out the ceremony are the three senior apprentices, Gerald Cooper, Reg. Atkin and Derek Rhodes.

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Peter Atkin's 'Trussing In' Ceremony, Bass Brewery, Burton

Peter Atkin is pictured here in the barrel being 'trussed in', at the termination of his coopers apprenticeship ...

Group photograph after the 'Trussing In' ceremony, Bass Brewery, Burton upon Trent

This group photograph shows fellow coopers following the 'trussing in' ceremony of Peter Atkin, at Bass ...

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Source: Mr Peter Atkin

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