Bob Hughes
master brummie
Where are you located. I'm in Nova Scotia.Well Bob, this ash tray has survived in Canada for 54 years!
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Where are you located. I'm in Nova Scotia.Well Bob, this ash tray has survived in Canada for 54 years!
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Mississauga On. I've been to NS a few times...Where are you located. I'm in Nova Scotia.
Hello, one and all.
I have lurked for a long time, and have finally registered, hoping that this may be of interest on this thread.
My wife's Grandfather was a Brewer at Aston. He started there in 1919. When he had been there for 40 years, he was presented with a canteen of cutlery, and a watch. This is the occasion.
The canteen of cutlery is easy to see, but the watch is just visible below the arm of the gentleman making the presentation.
The watch, engraving on the back.
A little family history, in safe hands.
My own brother worked at Aston, on Security, until it closed after the strike. I visited the sample room on more than one occasion.
Steve.
Hi all my best mate Colin Hunt worked there as a Carpenter until the strike wrecked his job he worked out of Telsen Stores , maintaining the pubs making Back Fittings , Counter Tops etc etc it was a good job Colin enjoyed it his dad Frank also worked in the stores at Telsen. RIP Colin >Tracing old Ansells workmates.
If any of you are on friends reunited Ansells have a site under workplaces. I was surprised how far back some of them go. Pete's found quite a few old mates on there and they've been in touch with one another. Give it a try. Jean.
Hi all i am thinking the building on the right is the old Picture House at Perry Barr i might be wrong .View attachment 109931 Just spotted this photo and noticed the sign.
Sorry about that just stating what a lot of Ansells Workers and Colin thought at the time of the strike.Hi all my best mate Colin Hunt worked there as a Carpenter until the strike wrecked his job he worked out of Telsen Stores , maintaining the pubs making Back Fittings , Counter Tops etc etc it was a good job Colin enjoyed it his dad Frank also worked in the stores at Telsen. RIP Colin >
A big C&W fan the brewery stalwart Alex Brackstone died a few weeks ago aged 91. Remembered by many I am sure. Worked there for over 35 years.
Jimmy Jones was originally on the Transport and them moved to the Security (gateman) staff working for John Powers. He eventually became the "Sergeant" of the Security Dept. and was in charge of burning old returned beer tickets in the Boiler Room, allegedly many of which did not reach the flames as he and his compatriot Les Ward were very "clumsy". Both died years ago.
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What was your brother's name?Hello, one and all.
I have lurked for a long time, and have finally registered, hoping that this may be of interest on this thread.
My wife's Grandfather was a Brewer at Aston. He started there in 1919. When he had been there for 40 years, he was presented with a canteen of cutlery, and a watch. This is the occasion.
The canteen of cutlery is easy to see, but the watch is just visible below the arm of the gentleman making the presentation.
The watch, engraving on the back.
A little family history, in safe hands.
My own brother worked at Aston, on Security, until it closed after the strike. I visited the sample room on more than one occasion.
Steve.
Vic T Ellis Marsh Hill. wife's name Pat.
Steve is there a way I could contact you sometime? Phone or email? Is there a private message facility on here?
I remember Albert Lyndon the Checker at Aldridge. He was a nice chap. Good at his job and sociable.My wife Avril worked there for 10 years. It was like a family everyone knew everyone else.Ansells brewery.
Hi 500 miles. What were your brother and fathers names?. My brothers is Albert Lyndon who was a checker and my husbands is Pete Smith who was on the brewing to begin with then on the dreys finishing off as chargehand in the warehouse at Gravelly Park. Bye for now. Jean.