I started in 1968 when I left School.
As a junior worker I worked in the gear box shop, 21 shop, dud line and roller test. When I finished my training I worked in the Herald trim shop. I worked with Joe Heads. My father also worked there Don Downes. I left in 1974.
Nick Downes (second from left) and colleagues enjoying a lunchtime drink.
UPDATE: Third from left is Derek Brown. He went on to become a sports reporter for the Nuneaton news. Nick Downes
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