Morris Engines, Courthouse Green

Hello Binkey I remember all of those names the photo was taken in the goalmouth in front of the research dept I was only talking to Danny Mullen yesterday he worked in the tool room by the time we had finished talking two others turned up both from A block. Cranks and Manifolds took us half hour to clear the swarf up oh yes and Alan Vernon tool room foreman on nights lives just a few doors from me yes also lots of memories children's parties in the canteen the clubhouse the cricket bowls tennis annual field day so stay tuned me and my son who was an apprentice electrician Steve Beard are hopefully going to scan lots of photos of the whole plant that I took during demolition in its various state of destuction. All the best, Les

A few names and memories in the post from Binky11. Ted Dinan signed my indentures and I worked on the bench with Dennis Wells at the 'Nuff'. Dennis Frith was in the same apprentice intake as myself in 1959. I'm sure that he won't mind me saying that his Dad Ralph Frith was the 'bookies runner' at the 'Nuff' in between being a toolroom miller (nice man, always liked Ralph). I seem to remember Harry Charlton transfering to the 'Nuff' as a Foreman or did he become the Superintendant. Any one remember Tony Whitehead in the training school, Tony was my best man back in 1966.

My grandpa! In fact, he retired in 1970,. at the ripe old age of 75, when they gave him a travel alarm clock for his long service to the company. I am not sure what you need to know, but if I can help, please give me a shout!

Anyone have any more new pics of various parts of the site?

Have scanned through posts. I worked at Morris from 1969 till 1973/4 I think. I Remember Dennis Wells and particularly Danny Mullen who was very kind to me. As an apprentice I worked with him for around six months after various altercations with folks at the Apprentice School. So Les, send Danny my best regards, I send my apologies for not keeping in contact, something I regret. Other names I remember Ted Cockle? who worked on bench opposite Danny's & Bob Meehan. I also worked at Durbar Avenue for around 6 months with Bert Wood, spent a lot of time in the mists of the valve stem grinding shop. Seem to remember the Cole brothers worked there as fitters. & some one there was a keen & witty photographer. I ended up machining taxi cylinder heads, got cheesed of & found a job over the cut at AH red lane. Thanks for posting the photo's willl stay tuned Roger Barham

Hello Everyone! What a great thread ! My Dad, Stan Young, worked at the Morris in the Toolroom for the best part of 50 years, apart from the time he spent in the RAF through WWII. I remember him taking me to play Billiards at the Club, we also went to lots of concerts there with my Mum. He used to run the Tote in the Toolroom and knew everyone, He played Piano in all the local Pubs and Clubs. One Lunch time He brought Basil Heatley's Olympic Medal Home to show me. He also brought Blueprints home to show me, I eventually ended up doing my Apprenticeship and went on to be a Toolmaker at Chrysler UK in Ryton. Both of my Grandads were Toolmakers, it runs in the Family. Sadly my Dad passed away in 2004. I'm sure someone here must remember him, he had tons of mates at the Morris. Cheers then !! Peter.

Hi everyone. Great photos. I remember the office block so well. I worked at the Morris 1976 to 1980 as a business apprentice. I worked as part my apprenticeship in the tool stores in J block for three months at the age of 18. What a shock! But best life training I could ever have. I worked with Les And Ida. I remember Monty the union rep. Fantastic memories of the place

Hello & welcome to our forum Pam Feel free to join in on other topics & we wish you a happy time.

Hello Pam of Beduff have almost finished scanning photos of the Morris closure and there are some photos of the inside of the main office block being taken apart so stay tuned. Les

Hello MickW Perhaps your wife might be able to pick her Granddad out of the lads on this photo of the gear cutting section taken in 1956 All the best Les

main office block before demolition

inside main office block during demolition

a sunny day outside the social club

the bar inside the club my corner where I stood for many happy hours