A lovely letter written by Billy Johnston to his Foreman, Harry Farman, and the rest of his workmates, after his retirement in 1956.

Group photograph of the Furness Withy Apprentices in 1912, the year Wilfred Johnston completed his 5-year Plater's Apprenticeship. Wilfred is in the fifth row up from the front, 4th from left.

A furniture bill from the early 1930s.

Grandma Johnston photographed at J.W. Court's Studio, Northgate, Hartlepool, in 1891.

A letter from William (Wilfred) Johnston to the Gray's shipyard house magazine 'Fast Anchor', after his retirement in 1957.

Clock presented to Wilfred Johnston on his retirement from Gray's shipyard. The nameplate reads: "Presented to W. Johnston (Plater) from the Repair Dept. William Gray & Co. Dockyard 12-10-56"

Celebrating King George V's Silver Jubilee at Northgate, Hartlepool in 1935. Stan Johnston is in the front row of the band, on the left (with the trombone), with Wilfred Johnston in the second row, extreme right, standing next to the lady with the white headscarf.

Wilfred Johnston's Membership book for the United Society of Boilermakers and & Iron Ship Builders, in 1911/12.

Wilfred Johnston's original Apprenticeship Agreement dated 15th May, 1907.

Wilfred Johnston and his drum kit, complete with Union Jack.

An article that appeared in the Gray's shipyard house magazine 'Fast Anchor', marking the retirement of Wilfred Johnston in 1956.

Wilfred Johnston Junior and his accordion.

Wilfred and David Johnston photographed in J.W. Court's Studio, Northgate, Hartlepool, in 1891.