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  • Programme of events 2022

    Programme of events 2022

    25/04/2022
      We are now into April 2022 and summertime, longer days and hopefully warmer weather is with us.  Unfortunately, Covid 19 ...
  • ERNIE (STICKY) GILL

    ERNIE (STICKY) GILL

    29/03/2022
    We are sorry to have to report that Ernie passed away in late February this year (2022) at the  age ...
  • RON YARDLEY

    RON YARDLEY

    29/01/2022
    Another great Company stalwart has left us. Sadly, Ron passed away on Monday 24th January 2022. Some time ago he ...
  • GRAHAM "TAFFY" HALL

    GRAHAM "TAFFY" HALL

    04/12/2021
    It is with sadness we have to announce the death of another of our ex colleagues. Graham died a few ...
  • Programme of events 2021 (Revised)

    Programme of events 2021 (Revised)

    03/12/2021
      We have to advise everyone that the Coffee Morning we had hoped to arrange before Christmas will not now be ...
  • Firth Brown Ring Rolling Mill

    Firth Brown Ring Rolling Mill

    30/11/2021
    Firth Brown Ring Rolling Mill
  • Allan Jenkins

    Allan Jenkins

    01/11/2021
    Memories of Allan Jenkins
  • John Davis

    John Davis

    15/10/2021
    John retired back in 1998 and his retirement speech has just been retrieved, together with a couple of photographs. During ...
  • Clarence Hack

    Clarence Hack

    15/10/2021
    Two photographs  supplied by Gillian Hack, Clarence’s daughter, who also gave her permission for them to be published.  Thank you Gillian. (Click ...
  • Fielding 95 BHP Oil Engine Nameplate, Serial No. 020027

    Fielding 95 BHP Oil Engine Nameplate, Serial No. 020027

    09/09/2021
    From Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
  • JOHN KEMMETT

    JOHN KEMMETT

    12/07/2021
    Yet another of our Ex Colleagues has passed away. John died on the 30th May 2021. His funeral service took ...
  • Maurice Frederick Goddard

    Maurice Frederick Goddard

    08/07/2021
    These photos / paperwork belonged to my late father Maurice Frederick Goddard. His apprentice indentures dated March 18th 1942 – ...
  • Maurice Goddard - Part of the Union.

    Maurice Goddard - Part of the Union.

    08/07/2021
    A series of photos of an A.E.U. union picket line, including my father Maurice Goddard in the 1950’s. If you remember ...
  • BRYAN KEMMETT

    BRYAN KEMMETT

    29/04/2021
    We are saddened to announce that Bryan passed away on 15th April 2021 at the age of 88.  He left ...
  • The John Davis Collection

    The John Davis Collection

    27/03/2021
    An album of photographs compiled by John Davis.
  • REUNION 25th APRIL 2003

    REUNION 25th APRIL 2003

    16/03/2021
    This event took place at the R.A.F.A. Club in Spa Road Gloucester.
  • Hydraulic Pipe Bender, c.1940s

    Hydraulic Pipe Bender, c.1940s

    18/02/2021
    Name of Client and Order Number unknown.
  • GERALD (RORY) MOORE

    GERALD (RORY) MOORE

    22/01/2021
    Gerald passed away on January 17th 2021 at Chaxhill Hall Care Home. He was 82 years old. A private Funeral ...
  • RICHARD (MOGGSY) MORGAN

    RICHARD (MOGGSY) MORGAN

    07/01/2021
    Richard passed away on December 16th 2020 at the age of 71. He started his Apprenticeship in 1966, the same ...
  • PETER VALLENDER

    PETER VALLENDER

    13/12/2020
    Peter passed away on the 21st November 2020 at the age of 71. He commenced his apprenticeship in 1966. A ...
  • GODFREY 'OLIVER' CROMWELL

    GODFREY 'OLIVER' CROMWELL

    05/12/2020
    Godfrey passed away on November 17th 2020, at the age of 80. A private funeral has been arranged. Godfrey started ...
  • GRAHAM GWILLIAM

    GRAHAM GWILLIAM

    30/11/2020
    On November 12th 2020, another of our ex-colleagues, Graham, passed away. A private funeral has been arranged. Graham started his apprenticeship ...
  • LIONEL LANE

    LIONEL LANE

    12/11/2020
    It is with sadness we have to announce the demise of this fine old gentleman. Lionel passed away on Saturday ...
  • Programme of events 2020 (Revised)

    Programme of events 2020 (Revised)

    12/11/2020
    Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is with regret that the 2020 Annual Reunion in August has had to be ...
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  • Pete Wardle on 2100 ton Upstroking Multi-Daylight Platen Press, O/No. 3010, c.1951

    16/05/2022
    This press was resealed by Pete and Tom Wardle of Wessex Hydraulic Services. I am ex-Fielding & Platt. I currently...
  • J Bens on Atlas Works’ rugby team 1936-1937

    05/05/2022
    There is an Albert chain for sale relating to one of the gentlemen in this photo here. https://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/892823/antique-single-silver-watch-chain-and-fob-sa/ Ed: Thankyou...
  • Rich on 2100 ton Upstroking Multi-Daylight Platen Press, O/No. 3010, c.1951

    29/04/2022
    Hello, just to let you know that a seal/ram packing replacement has just been done on this press 04.2022 and...
  • sarah frazer (daughter) on GRAHAM GWILLIAM

    10/04/2022
    For anyone that might not know, Graham died on November 12th 2020 following a short intense illness. He was 82....
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