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Kingdom and at its peak in the mid-20th century employed up to 6,000 workers. Production of photographic film ended in 2005 and the plant closed its doors in 2016.
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was made for the employees at the plant and included facilities such as tennis courts and rifle ranges. Kodak F.C. was formed in 1935 for workers at the factory. They currently play at
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announced that the Harrow facility will close down, citing "drop in demand coming into the factory". By this time only 250 people were working at the site. It finally closed in
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took control of the site in 2013 and its association with the original
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