Rover factories in Birmingham

[shadowrichards]

Does anyone know whether the Tyseley factory was working during WW2 (not to be confused with the No 1 shadow factory at Acocks Green)?

 

[NORTHFIELD]

Hi Shadowrichards,
The Rover in Hay Hall Road, Tyseley, was operating during WW2. Would guess that is the one you are referring to. I have some photos, but of an earlier era.

 

[shadowrichards]

Thanks for the confirmation.

 

[caggyken]

Thanks for the confirmation.

My dad worked there from 1923 till 1947.during the war he worked on nights,they did 6 nights a week. At a later time they went on to 5 nights with a night on home guard duty.

 

[caggyken]

The production in the war was switched from cars to aircraft parts.

 

[ChrisM]

My dad worked there from 1923 till 1947.during the war he worked on nights,they did 6 nights a week. At a later time they went on to 5 nights with a night on home guard duty.

I have a number of good images of Rover Home Guard men here: https://www.staffshomeguard.co.uk/DotherReminiscences54Stechfordstaffshg.htm .

The men all belonged to an HG Battalion based on Stechford and surrounding area and were attached to a Rover factory, or to even more than one. I have never been able to find out exactly which. Might be worth a look to see if someone is recognised.

Chris

 

[Hat1]

I have a number of good images of Rover Home Guard men here: https://www.staffshomeguard.co.uk/DotherReminiscences54Stechfordstaffshg.htm .

The men all belonged to an HG Battalion based on Stechford and surrounding area and were attached to a Rover factory, or to even more than one. I have never been able to find out exactly which. Might be worth a look to see if someone is recognised.

Chris

My grandad is pictured within the A battalion. We have one of the pictures but have not seen the other two before. Thank you.

 

[ChrisM]

Welcome to the Forum, Hat1.

If you could tell me your grandfather's name and where he is in which photograph, I'll be happy to mention him, in memory of his life and service.

Chris

 

[Hat1]

Welcome to the Forum, Hat1.

If you could tell me your grandfather's name and where he is in which photograph, I'll be happy to mention him, in memory of his life and service.

Chris

Thank you. His name was Kenneth Houldsworth and he passed away in 2005. Originally in the RAF but medically discharged due to a burst ear drum. Went on to work in Drakelow Tunnels where he met my Grandma.

 

[oldbrit]

My Dad worked for Rover on Lode Lane for years