Morris Engines, Courthouse Green

I've only just found this link to the Morris. I was there between 1969 and 1976, initially as an apprentice and then in Production Material Control working for Tony Dolan, Ron Gunnian and Albert Shufflebotham. I do remember running a few cart races around the car park, bowling at lunchtime with the guys from the drawing office and playing for the Morris football team. Great days when looking back with rose tinted glasses on.

Hello Schoolar I Well remember PMC and Albert shuff if you look on page. 9 you will see what is left of the office after demo men had been in Albert Shuff desk was at the forefront to the right out of shot. And Arthur Weeks was centre and Tony Dolanwas next to him just study the photo and you will soon find your way around happy days thanks for joining us stay tuned

Hello Les I am sure there are plenty of people still interested. Have you got any more pictures of the Courthouse Green factory? It would be great if you have.

Wondering if anyone remembers my late dad, Josef Hanik, who was a production control clerk at Morris Engines then BL? He worked alongside a German chap called Dieter Goertz. Both came to the UK after the war and found work in Coventry like so many refugees. Dad worked there all his life but died in 1981 aged 57. He was very tall and thin with thick white hair. I remember being taken to the factory as a child to meet Dad from work and sitting in the gatehouse by a lovely open fire as, having caught the old number 16 bus from Earlsdon to Broadgate, we'd walked to Courthouse Green from there and hit caught in heavy rain.

Hello deannottz yes there will be more photos in late November taken from the works magazine 1949 to 1960 lots of presentations retirements etc sections photos sports days apprentice photos presentations days etc lots more so stay tuned

Hi Les, looking forward to seeing the photo's you have mentioned. I will try and find a pic I have at Apprentice of the year do and post it. If I remember right Ted Dinan was doing the presentations. Hopefully get to the next breakfast meeting so I can put faces to names. Cheer's

Hi Les, I am also looking forward to seeing the 1949 pictures etc. I am researching Ken Miles the racing driver and he worked at Morris Engines, CourtYard Green in 1948, not sure about 49. Would like to know if you have any info from 1948 which may mention Ken Miles, he worked as a development engineer. In 1939 and after the immediate war Miles worked at Wolseley. Paul

Would this be the racing driver who was killed in America ?. I believe he had a big hand in developing the Shelby Cobra. The Americans thought him a bit of an eccentric calling him "sidebite" because of his habit of talking out of the side of his mouth. Another nickname was "Teddy tea bag" no prizes for this one !. He was a big pal of Steve Mcqueen who himself was no mean driver. Although we share the same surname I,m pretty sure we are not related.

matchle55, yes, that Ken Miles. I have been researching his early motoring life here in England for a book. He took part in hill climbs and sprints in the late 40`s to the middle part of 51 in a variety of cars. I am not covering his time in America as that has been written about quite a bit. Ken`s grandparents ran the Henry Miles Tea & Coffee company in Sutton Coldfield.

Hello Carole I remember Ray the internal postman a real nice chap always had a smile on his face a real gent I was the supervisor on the engine despatch so I got quite a lot of post if your the Carol I think you are you used to go out with Danny the main office Electrcian who tragicly died quite Young also did you go to live in Scotland shortly afterwards ?

Hello people sorry I haven't been very active recently but I've had a lot on But early in new year I will be putting more photos on mainly of works presentations Weddings Retirements Sports Long service awards the sports is quite interesting group photos of football tennis boxing angling darts snooker we will give it a try anyway you may find some work mates. Or even yourself amongst them. All the best, Les

Hello everyone. I've just came across this forum and I have found it very interesting. My grandfather used to work at Morris Engines from the mid 60s up until it closed in 82. His name was Peter Baghurst but I believe anyone who worked with him knew him as Bilko. I'm curious if anyone here remembers working with him and has any memories they could share with me. Thanks again.

Hello Mattrathbone welcome the name doesn't ring any bells what dept did he work in? Or his foremans name these would be helpful I may not know him but other members might well spot it

Unfortunately I know very little information. From what I've been told he had something to do with the engine block castings or machining and J block has been mentioned to me as well. Thanks for the response.