Foundry workers

[Toribrit83]

Originally Posted by stuart braysford

yes i was the lorrydriver for a few years 1978/1981 .my dad was a plate moulder
untill 1960.uncle gorge was the owner

George was my grandad, and of course you seem to recognize my uncle Jim! I came across this site while doing some research on my family history. I knew of the foundry because my Uncle Jim lost half of his thumb in one of the machines. I've only heard of it though, I've not seen pictures until now, so this has been a real treat!

[andyroo]

Originally Posted by stuart braysford

thanks for the photo of dad,never had one of dad at work.as a lad i went to see him
and it was like a hell hole with smoke ,heat,smell.thank you very much

i remember you stuart. driving our light blue van.did you an your wife vena? once run the pie shop ? i seem to remember you went coach driving!!!! i am the blonde haired good looking young lad from the core shop. flip...

[Mancie]

A mate of mine worked at a place that had a foundry (think it was top of Church street).. he'd say people paid fortunes finding hot climates for holidays.. when he had it all year round!