manxbiker Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I Worked there 1978-79 worked on second floor with metal presses and welding section also worked in plating section for a while Ken was my boss on that floor Always remember the smell from above soluble oil from lathes also had a good canteen there a few names are fred the buffer tom in plating shop phil on welding june on spray paint allan also on second floor my name was allan used to drive a black mini with yellow roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman62 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 what was your dads name? i probably new him.Bob (Cecil) Swift, he was tall and wore spectacles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythefox Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 I Worked there 1978-79 worked on second floor with metal presses and welding section also worked in plating section for a while Ken was my boss on that floor Always remember the smell from above soluble oil from lathes also had a good canteen there a few names are fred the buffer tom in plating shop phil on welding june on spray paint allan also on second floor my name was allan used to drive a black mini with yellow roof I was a welder at that time i worked with phil, alan, terry, keith, fred,ken sperry was boss. My name is DAVE i sometimes worked on paintspraying as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythefox Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Bob (Cecil) Swift, he was tall and wore spectacles. I think i remember him was he a tall fella? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman62 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I think i remember him was he a tall fella?Yes 6ft 3". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythefox Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 I Worked there 1978-79 worked on second floor with metal presses and welding section also worked in plating section for a while Ken was my boss on that floor Always remember the smell from above soluble oil from lathes also had a good canteen there a few names are fred the buffer tom in plating shop phil on welding june on spray paint allan also on second floor my name was allan used to drive a black mini with yellow roof Are you the same alan who was a special constable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxbiker Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 yes that is me fair cop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythefox Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 I can remember you . You had a beard and always wore a wooly hat, if i remember right your mate worked in the warehouse he was in to cb radio (the weaver) i think was his call sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxbiker Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 yes i remember you you were in spray booth downstairs nice to hear from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabel lily Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I worked at Ernest Hills in the office from 1969 untill 1977. I maried Ian Davenport and we had out first child in 1977. Still together after all these years even though they said it wouldnt last. Lots of happy memories from Hills and lots of laughs as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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