He spent a day at Reebok’s UK operation which had been based in Lancaster since 1984, visiting their Moor Lane site and the huge warehouse on the White Lund Industrial Estate.
“Reebok was undoubtedly the best known company in Lancaster,” Dave wrote in his photographer’s diary.
“Everyone was happy and proud to praise the company. No-one wanted to lose this job, with free shoes and other perks, I could see the advantages quite clearly.”
Unfortunately, following a take-over, the Moor Lane site did close just six years later with staff being relocated to Bolton and Stockport.
The White Lund depot closed in 2009 with the loss of 200 jobs.
A Little English City is still available in Lancaster at Waterstones, the Proper Lovely Shop, Lancaster Maritime Museum and Assembled Books, priced £14.99.
Copies can also be ordered online at https://djclark.com/2000/
9. Year 2000 Reebok
The impressive Reebok warehouse in Lancaster 26 years ago. Photo by DJ Clark. Photo: DJ Clark