Clocking Collection
From coal mines to cubicles, clocking-in machines have been a part of our daily routines for decades
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From coal mines to cubicles, clocking-in machines have been a part of our daily routines for decades. Take Miner Ken Black, who clocked off his last shift at Bates Pit, Blyth in May 1986, marking the end of an era. Or Santa Claus, who clocked in at Kingston Store for a magical day in the grotto in December 1952. Workers have been clocking in since the 1950s, from a man at a factory in November 1955 (P002982), to public house regulars who had to clock in every time they visited. Even during wartime, a woman clocked in at an arms factory in England. Clocking in at schools was also a common practice, with boys doing so at Silver Jubilee School in September 1967 (P005212). Disputes against new clocking-in systems even led to strikes, like the one at Spratts food factory in East London. And who could forget the glamour in at The Playboy club, with Bunny girl Julie leading the way. So, whether it's the start or end of a shift, the clocking-in machine continues to be an essential part of our workday history.