The Biscuit Girls

Set against the backdrop of a bustling biscuit factory in Carlisle, this collection of stories, told by the women themselves, captures the vibrant community and camaraderie among the workers, as well as the personal challenges they face outside their workplace. Starting in the 1940s, the narrative highlights how these women find friendship, laughter, and a sense of escape in their jobs at Carr’s biscuits, even as they navigate life's hardships and joys. Their heartfelt recollections offer a warm, nostalgic glimpse into a close-knit workplace and the bonds formed there over decades.