Today, we’re looking back at photos of staff at the former Bird’s Eye Factory, which used to be one of the town’s biggest employers.
Thousands of jobs were lost when the factory closed, according to the Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce.
Tesco now stands in its place in Lottbridge Drove.
Did you work at the factory? Get in touch by emailing: [email protected].

1. Eastbourne retro: Looking back at photos of the Bird’s Eye Factory
The factory's production manager with a member of staff Photo: Archive

2. Eastbourne retro: Looking back at photos of the Bird’s Eye Factory
The company was one of the town's largest employers Photo: Archive

3. Eastbourne retro: Looking back at photos of the Bird’s Eye Factory
Production of the company's chocolate eclairs Photo: Archive

4. Eastbourne retro: Looking back at photos of the Bird’s Eye Factory
Staff at work at the Birds Eye factory Photo: Archive