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We Are England

Series 1

Our Northern Jacket Empire

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC News Channel

Available for years

Waxed jackets have been handmade in a north east factory for over 100 years. We meet the workers keeping these traditional skills alive and bringing old jackets back to life. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Jack Collins
Executive Producer:
Debb Swindells
Executive Producer:
Sarah Trigg
Commissioning Editor:
Aisling O'Connor

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