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  • Graham 'Chippy' Aston on GRAHAM “TAFFY” HALL

    05/12/2021
    I knew Graham, mind you, he'll always be remembered as Taffy by me, and I'm sure anyone else that knew...

  • Trevor Levick on Hollow-Ring Tyre Rolling & Finishing machine, views taken on site by Brown-Firth Research, O/No. 5348, c.1946

    30/11/2021
    I worked on this Ring Rolling m/c in the 1970/80s. These photos brought back many fond memories. I wonder if...

  • Bogdan Iancu on Irrigation canal using pressed concrete interlocking slabs, photographs c.1970, O/No. K75680, c.1969

    29/11/2021
    Hi everyone, I am a Romanian researcher interested in documenting the social and technological history of the Sadova - Corabia...

  • Gwyneth Atkinson nee Samuel on Fielding and Platt Home Guard

    14/11/2021
    My father, Selwyn "Taffy" Samuel, was in the F and P Home Guard but I cannot recognise him in the...

  • alan stuart Jay on Atlas Works’ rugby team 1936-1937

    30/10/2021
    I am very pleased to say I still have my Dad's award for the 1936-37 winners medal H Jay, Atlas...

  • John Little (jnr) on 900 ton Horizontal Extrusion Press, views taken on site in 1971, O/No. E76970, c.1970

    29/10/2021
    Hi, just been going through some of the extensive number of photos on the website and came across these. Yes,...

  • Alan Stuart Jay on The Battle of the Boot

    25/10/2021
    Yes, I remember at least playing in one or more Battles of the Boot, also playing seven seasons with Fielding...

  • Alan Stuart Jay on Fielding’s Judo Club

    25/10/2021
    During my days with the Judo Club, people I recall were Brian Smith ( black belt), myself and Jim Rigby,...

  • Raghav Sharma on 8 ton Mobile Manipulator, supplied to British Steel, River Don Works, Sheffield, O/No. X78940, c.1971

    24/10/2021
    I think this manipulator is working at Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd. Ed: Thanks for this information Raghav. Independent Forgings...

  • Alan Stuart Jay on ARTHUR RIGBY

    24/10/2021
    Arthur Rigby had two brothers, John, a patternmaker and Jim, a fitter. All had been apprentices at Fielding and Platt....

  • Alan Stuart Jay on GODFREY ‘OLIVER’ CROMWELL

    19/10/2021
    My comments are mainly about Garth Cromwell. We were both in the same year in our Apprenticeships. Played rugby together...

  • Alan Stuart Jay on GERALD (RORY) MOORE

    19/10/2021
    Rory's motorbike was a "Douglas Dragonfly, horizontally opposed cylinders, shaft driven, (blue). Rory and Noddy called in to see us,...

  • Tracey Kim Pane on Fielding’s Judo Club

    04/10/2021
    The groom was Richard Wiltshire and his bride was Heather Davis - they are my parents. Ed: Tracy, many thanks...

  • Carlos Barbosa on 16MN Horizontal Extrusion Press, O/No. E87730, c.1977

    01/10/2021
    Dear Mr. John Bancroft, I currently work at Extrusal in Portugal and I can share with you that this press,...

  • Tony Ravenhill on A Fielding’s Reunion in 2009

    04/08/2021
    Anyone know the whereabouts of Johnny Worgan. Would like to get in touch with him if possible!! Top Pic Head...

  • Mike Hutton on JOHN KEMMETT

    01/08/2021
    Electrical Maintenance: Les Hancock was foreman, Terry Little, Roger Critchley, Robin Hood, Rich Webb & myself. Electrical Production: Stan Willetts...

  • Mike Hutton on JOHN KEMMETT

    01/08/2021
    I have just been informed today 01/08/2021 by Rich Webb that John Kemmett has passed away. I first met John...

  • Elizabeth Kelly on The Platt Family Tree

    25/06/2021
    Re Edith Rickert A Note for Sealy Gilles. My great grandfather was John Platt, brother of Kate. He married an...

  • BRETT PATRICK ARCHER on ‘Fielding’ 5 BHP Gas Engine, c.1913

    07/06/2021
    I have just acquired a 5 HP Fielding and Platt, one serial number above yours , mine is 5119 ....

  • Pauline Martin on Alfred Critchley

    04/06/2021
    I am Alf’s granddaughter and sister of Chris and Kate. Alf was like a father to us when we lost...

  • Andrew Foster on 1500/1700 ton Horizontal Tube Extrusion Presses for direct & indirect processes, O/No. 4094, c.1942

    31/05/2021
    I am intrigued by the detailed histories recounted here - excellent work! But I would be interested in some more...

  • Mrs C. Wilson on Alfred Critchley

    31/05/2021
    I am Alf's granddaughter. He was a hugely loved, wonderful, gentle man who adored his time at your company. He...

  • Graham 'Chippy' Aston on The John Davis Collection

    24/04/2021
    Hi John, three names to add to the photo's. Number 49, I think the man on the far left could...

  • Jenny Brooks (was Barton) on Guess Who?

    11/04/2021
    This is a photo of the wedding of my Auntie Jean and Uncle Doug (Allen). The bridesmaid standing next to...
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