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bus drivers who worked from the nearby depot) and 'The
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Gibbins took place celebrating the 20th anniversary of the closing of Factory Records (1978–1992) and its musical output, Colin's collection was displayed at the Ice Plant, Manchester, between 4 and 7 May 2012. The exhibition was called FACTVM (from the Latin for 'deed
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1947:"Factory Records: FAC 253 Chairman Resigns"
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1829:"24 Hour Party People (2002) - IMDb"
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1114:The Hacienda: How Not to Run a Club
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2106:FACTVM 20th Anniversary Exhibition
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1967:Wilson, Tony (21 January 2004).
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1536:"The Factory Records catalogue"
1497:"Pulsars, Pills, and Post-Punk"
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1790:Ben Turner (12 January 2013).
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2045:"Factory Records: F4 Records"
1610:Jones, Josh (25 April 2020).
1565:. Live4ever. 22 November 2009
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1971:. Factory Communications Ltd
1469:"Live At Deeply Vale Review"
1262:Wright, Paul (27 May 2018).
2343:Factory Benelux discography
2187:Science and Industry Museum
1809:Rick Bowen (13 June 2013).
1317:"FAC251 Factory Manchester"
1169:Robertson, Matthew (2007).
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1866:"Zeroing in on Martin"
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