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Posted on February 25, 2020February 24, 2020

Wal Horsfall – Sheetmetal Worker

Wal Horsfall started as a sheetmetal worker in the old farm buildings at Canley. After some years he moved to the Press Shop. In 1937 he was made a chargehand in the Bonnet Shop, whilst Joe Cappleman as chargehand on petrol tanks.

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Posted on February 8, 2020February 11, 2020

Pete Davis – Tinsmith Welders 17 Shop

17 Shop Tinsmith Welders presentation to Pete Davis by Mr Ball, the foreman to Pete Davis on his forthcoming wedding on October 25th 1969. Continue reading “Pete Davis – Tinsmith Welders 17 Shop”

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

Pete Davis – Tinsmith Welders 17 Shop Pt2

A second photo has been sent through thanks to Pete Davis, again Tinsmiths, around 1970. Continue reading “Pete Davis – Tinsmith Welders 17 Shop Pt2”

Posted on February 23, 2019February 15, 2019

Leo Taylor – Tinsmith

Leo Taylor, of Tinsmiths’ Dept., retired last month after 27 years’ service • He had a record of social work and sporting activities throughout his career with Standard Triumph. Continue reading “Leo Taylor – Tinsmith”

Posted on March 10, 2018November 19, 2018

Tinsmiths – Apprentices, 1968

Awards for Apprentice Tinsmiths. Continue reading “Tinsmiths – Apprentices, 1968”

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