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Stumped · 11-10-2009, 21:49

I am given to understand that the English Electric factory at Clayton-le-moors was originally conceived as part of the 'Courtaulds' textile group, but was comandeered into an armaments factory at the onset of WW2. Derilect aircraft engine test-beds were pointed out to me during my apprenticeship days in the 1950/60's. Maybe older subscribers can enlighten us more on the history of the site?

11-10-2009, 21:49	#29
Stumped Full Member+ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wherever I rest my head. Posts: 697 Liked: 11 times Rep Power: 808	Re: English Electric Company (Clayton-le-moors). I am given to understand that the English Electric factory at Clayton-le-moors was originally conceived as part of the 'Courtaulds' textile group, but was comandeered into an armaments factory at the onset of WW2. Derilect aircraft engine test-beds were pointed out to me during my apprenticeship days in the 1950/60's. Maybe older subscribers can enlighten us more on the history of the site? __________________ There's no FOOL like an 0LD FOOL! Many a true word is spoken in jest. Put the GREAT back into BRITAIN. Last edited by Stumped; 11-10-2009 at 21:51.