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November 22, 2025 40 mins

Michael retired in 2021 after nearly 60 years in Hatton Garden.  I got the sense from him of a different time; a harder but more simple time. Here's what we covered:

  Introduction and Michael Fox's Background   Hatton Garden in 1963   Early Experiences and Apprenticeship   Why Jobbing Appealed   Traditional Tools   Workshop Atmosphere   Transition to Self-Employment   Community and Relationships   Gaining Confidence   Hatton Garden as a Diamond Trade Center   Enjoyment of the Trade   The Cost of Gold   Sense of Belonging and Community   Work as a Hobby   Current State of the Trade   Cultural Fabric - Lubavitch Visits   Retirement   Natural & Synthetic Gemstones  

 

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