• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

Recent content by Essex Derek

  1. E

    H W Wards Lathe Makers, Selly Oak. Any ex Apprentices out there?

    Hi David. Thanks for the reply to my post. We must have crossed paths at some point during my trips to Worcester. OK on the point that Droitwich was not part of your responsibility. Goodness, it must of been heart breaking being involved with winding up the company. Many years have passed so...
  2. E

    H W Wards Lathe Makers, Selly Oak. Any ex Apprentices out there?

    Hello Phil & thanks for the welcome. In the early 60's I worked with two mates. Bob Webb & Bryan Johnson, primarily in & around London. I wonder if anyone remembers them. The service dept was run by Bill Jennings at Selly Oak I think. In time this moved to Worcester, with Gordon Dobson as the...
  3. E

    H W Wards Lathe Makers, Selly Oak. Any ex Apprentices out there?

    I too was an apprentice from 1957 to 1962. Working at both Worcester & Selly Oak. It was a real pleasure to find this Forum. I became a service engineer after completing my apprenticeship, & soon after moved south to cover the London area. I have lived in Essex ever since, nearly 60 years. About...
See more
Back
Top