Wigan Album
N C B workshops Kirkless
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Photo: Geoff Williams
Item #: 14301
I wouldn't say that, just looking at those Pikroses is bringing me out in a cold sweat.
Great Pics! nowt much has changed here apart from it looking slightly tidier...lol
My dad Jimmy Grindley worked there he sadly died in 87
Hiya Dave, I remember your dad, and you, great times
Hiya Dave, I remember your dad, and you, great times
Yes, Both Mum and Dad loved working at Kirkless before the strike.
David Grindley how are you doing my dad and your dad were best mates, Alan Cooper. i was only asking about you lot the other day to my dad, how are you all doing?
The Yard,Brings back many happy memories courtesy of our good friend Jack Cunliffe (nearly chocked then)He thought it was a punishment putting racks up,Ha.Used to throw bolts at him when he walked accross the yard in the dark in the morning.He used to say in his high pitched voice,Now Eddie hows this job suiting.(champion Jack)
hi all.thought id give the cream of the industry[m/c shop]a mention.crackin hard workers like wot i was.4crosswords a day.best place i ever worked at.miss everyone.MAGIC.
wow,
didn't know this site existed, it brought back a lot of memories of the m/c shop gang. Cotty, Bishy, Ken Hindley, Jimmy Austin, Jack Melling, Charlie Morgan ( he called the apprentices " Charlies Chickens" ) Eugene ( Joe ) Copus and many more. I have some photos of this time, i might dig them out and post them.