C W S Factory, Tyseley

[Kimbaby57]

Hello! I am doing some family history research. My father's cousin worked at CWS as an "engineer." His father also worked there. Previously they lived in Handsworth. Was the factory making motorcycles as well as bicycles? Can you tell me anything more about their work? They lived in Acocks Green, so not sure if it was a short or long commute to work! Thank you! - Kim

 

[mikejee]

From "The Coop in Birmingham & the Black Country" by Ned williams

 

[devonjim]

This Co-op factory was just a short walk from Tyseley station which in turn was just one stop from either Acock's Green station or Spring Rd station, depending which line you were travelling along!

 

[Kimbaby57]

This is fantastic. The timing of the 1921 cycle pictured is about right. The family moved from Handsworth, where I think the father worked for BSA.

 

[Kimbaby57]

This Co-op factory was just a short walk from Tyseley station which in turn was just one stop from either Acock's Green station or Spring Rd station, depending which line you were travelling along!

Great! Thank you! I am writing a story about my father's uncle. His son (my father's cousin) grew up at 236 The Avenue, Acocks Green with his grandparents. I'm in the U.S. so it's helpful to get a feel for where they lived, etc.

 

[devonjim]

Hello! I am doing some family history research. My father's cousin worked at CWS as an "engineer." His father also worked there. Previously they lived in Handsworth. Was the factory making motorcycles as well as bicycles? Can you tell me anything more about their work? They lived in Acocks Green, so not sure if it was a short or long commute to work! Thank you! - Kim

Great! Thank you! I am writing a story about my father's uncle. His son (my father's cousin) grew up at 236 The Avenue, Acocks Green with his grandparents. I'm in the U.S. so it's helpful to get a feel for where they lived, etc.

Welcome! The Avenue was, in fact still is right near to Acocks Green railway station and as I said the Co-op factory as close to the next station on the line, Tyseley. Your great uncle would almost certainly have cycled to work.

 

[Richard Dye]

Hello! I am doing some family history research. My father's cousin worked at CWS as an "engineer." His father also worked there. Previously they lived in Handsworth. Was the factory making motorcycles as well as bicycles? Can you tell me anything more about their work? They lived in Acocks Green, so not sure if it was a short or long commute to work! Thank you! - Kim

Welcome to The Forum, enjoy!

 

[devonjim]

View attachment 88472Acocks Green The Avenue 1907

Great! Thank you! I am writing a story about my father's uncle. His son (my father's cousin) grew up at 236 The Avenue, Acocks Green with his grandparents. I'm in the U.S. so it's helpful to get a feel for where they lived, etc.

If you "google" the address the house they lived in is still standing!

 

[Kimbaby57]

If you "google" the address the house they lived in is still standing!

Yes, thank you. I've google earthed-it. Very deep back garden, which would have been nice for a young boy. Their previous home in Handsworth only had a small back courtyard backing into an alley.

 

[Ste Hartley]

Hello! I am doing some family history research. My father's cousin worked at CWS as an "engineer." His father also worked there. Previously they lived in Handsworth. Was the factory making motorcycles as well as bicycles? Can you tell me anything more about their work? They lived in Acocks Green, so not sure if it was a short or long commute to work! Thank you! - Kim

The C.W.S. Federal Works made cycles and motorcycles

 

[Ste Hartley]

This is my C.W.S Federal Lightweight 269cc (1922)

 

[Richard Dye]

This is my C.W.S Federal Lightweight 269cc (1922)

Great photos Ste! Welcome to The Forum.....