A CHANCE exchange on social media led a former Clyde shipyard worker to uncover a fascinating story.
Michael Conway posted some old Ferguson shipyard vessel photos and got chatting to John Hemphill, whose grandmother also worked for the famous shipbuilder.“And when she died, everyone – including the yard’s former managing director – turned up to her funeral service.”Michael adds, with a laugh: “She even made Sean Connery a cup of tea when he came to visit…”“Her father Albert worked there as a boilerman and her sisters Phylis, Elsie and Eva also worked there as cleaners,” says Michael.
“She was head cleaner, responsible for all of their vessels and shipyard offices. Celia’s work standards were extremely high.”Even Hollywood actor Sean Connery met Celia when he visited the Ferguson’s yard in 1982 with award-winning director Fred Zinnemann.
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