Joseph Brodie-Brown (65), a Superintendent in Overseas Manufacturing at Coventry, has retired after 44 years’ service which covered work in various departments. Continue reading “Joseph Brodie-Brown”
Massey – 10 Years On Recordings
The following recordings were made in 2013 following on from the 10th anniversary of the closing of the factory. Continue reading “Massey – 10 Years On Recordings”
Machine Shop – Names Named!
After our recent post featuring Ernie Bates presenting a worker who was just about to get married we can now name all the faces!
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Doris Mathias – Typist
Doris Mathias, a typist in several departments at Coventry for over 22 years, retired early to become a full-time housewife. Continue reading “Doris Mathias – Typist”
Rolling Road at Canley
Part of the New Assembly Hall featured a rolling road, we can see it here. Continue reading “Rolling Road at Canley”
Memories of Banner Lane by John Whittall
Starting in 1956 I worked at the Banner Lane factory as an apprentice with the time divided between the training school and the manufacturing plant. Continue reading “Memories of Banner Lane by John Whittall”