Recent content by danny squires (chopper)

Hi David. Just read your letter and would ask you to read my letters and the down load of the picture taken in 1958' or there abouts of the apprentices your uncle may recall some faces, Regards Danny Squires(Chopper)

For those who worked at the Coca Cola Schweppes factory I will let you into my dark secret We at Cincinnati had two of your pop machine in the factory where we could get a drink any time for 6d The bottles were plain no makings anywhere, but quite often there were some that got through with the...

For those who worked at the Coca Cola Schweppes factory I will let you into my dark secret We at Cincinnati had two of your pop machine in the factory where we could get a drink any time for 6d The bottles were plain no makings anywhere, but quite often there were some that got through with the...

Hi John ,Just had a look at the emails and I think I said that's right . But I am thst good looking feller firth from the right back row.IM have no ides who that is that you have singled out. I have passed your position and that of Paul Moseley to Vic to include in the photo line up. Any more...

Hi John, I have sent the photo to the Forum people and hopefully they willbe able to put it on line. Coming back to the Monday night dance, I think it was the Casino across from Lewis's in Corporationm St. Friday was at the Ritze Sat West End in the evening and Casino dinner time for 6p. Kept up...

Hi Lyn, Thank you for that, did nor realise it could be a problem. Regards Danny

Hi Viv This makes it more difficult to know who you are taking to and how can you pick up on a person that you might know?

Hi John, I am sorry to say this but I do not remember selling the BSA. Did you work at Cincinnati at the time? Soon after buying the Vello I left Castle Bromwich and went over to Balsall Heath. It was from there that I later left to start my round the world journey. So explain how I would know...

Hi Lyn, Yes I am able to redirect an email your way with the photo included. While talking to you may be you could throw some light on why you use an alias as opposed to your full name. Any dark reason. Regards Danny Squires

Why is it that most people use an alias as opposed to their real name? Am I missing something? Danny Squires (Chopper)

You say you worked on Herald Grinders, I also worked on that line under Jonny Jacobs and Ken Austin, cannot remember any other names. Finished my time in the Jig and tool drawing department. Regards Danny Squires(Chopper)

You say that a feller got caught in the overhead cable and died what year would that have been. I left in 1961 to go round the world with Geoff Clarke, so it would possible be after I left. What a rotten way to die In passing I have a photo taken in 1959 of all the apprentices at the time would...

Hi John, You are right I did live in Castle Bromwich and did have a 250cc BSA and did buy Vellocette Venom. I kept it until I went to go round with Geoff Clarke another apprentice. Dad sold it while I was away, never did get the money for it. So it’s John………… what forgive me. Vic Turton...

Not sure how this will pan out But I was an apprentice from mid to late 50' s and we had to give the guided tour to other visiting people (apprentices included) I have read several of the write up's and feel a touch of sadness knowing the old firm has gone. When the plans for the new factory...