Dizzy Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Did anyone work at, or have relatives working at, New World (gas cookers??) between 1952 and 1966 (ish). I came across some old works magazines today that again had belonged to my late mums uncle and they are full of photo's of workers doing their jobs and also their works outings and family fun type days, cricket updates................ all sorts really. It was over near Latchford Locks. I always thought it was on the Latchford side but some of the magazines refer to the Grappenhall Works too.No point in me uploading anything from them if they are not of interest to anyone The A5 magazines are as follows No. 2, Volume 2, July 1950 No 5, Volume 3, July 1952 No cover but probably 1953 as it has coronation photos in it including staff parties etc No cover but has an advert for Halifax v Warrington rugby match on Sat 8 May 1954 Summer Edition 1964 Winter 1966 No cover and no idea of date without reading it all to get some clues... maybe tomorrow Here is the cover of one and the centre page spread complete with rusty staples that fell apart into tiny splinters as took it off my scanner. And one which Harry might like showing the Warrington Police 'Coronation Squad'.... are you on that Harry ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Love the mag photos any chance of a few more ? I worked in the press shop at Richmonds but a few years later (just). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Great piece of local history Dizz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Love the mag photos any chance of a few more ? I worked in the press shop at Richmonds but a few years later (just). I'll scan and upload some more a little later Latchy. Anything specific you are interested in ie outings, work force, sports events, works news etc ? Showing my complete ignorance of the company here... was 'New World' called Richmonds or is that a different company amd where was it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 It was and still is to all Latchfordonians "Richmonds" Work force and Sport oh and outings I would be spoilt for choice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Slightly before my time but i know perhaps two thirds of them - none of whom are still alive. I could probably recognise a few more but my eyes fail me. Lovely to see such a photo - no doubt it would be gratefully received by the police museum in the Arpley street station. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I scanned it at a higher res so any clearer for you eyes Harry ? Click to enlarge as it goes clearer than shown in the post image. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 What are 'batswing fittings'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Much better thanks. The middle row give me problems cos they are the senior me and nearly all before my time. The back row appears to be Vince Charleston (late, groundsman at the police club();Reggie Morris; Tom Inman;Geoff Dooley?? JIM Wells; Bob Miller - for many years the scourge of Bewsey. everyone new Bobbie Miller and bobby Carey who followed him. Cyril Lamerick. Ron Attew. The front row is Fed Harman(almost sure); Helen Purdie; a special constable (or could be an Inspector Mott?); sgt unknown;Joe Wells of the Lowden Wells family; Bob Hibbert?'(of Crosfield opera group). and then Det. CONSTABLE Dick Brewer - everyone thought he was superintendent. A real old style detective who used to ride round town on massive bikes, All wonderful people to serve with. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Ok so you really got me with the 'middle row' comment Harry and I actually zoomed right in and double checked twice Great that you can put names and other info to the faces on such an old photo Re your other comment earlier about the police museum possibly being interested in the photo Harry do you know anyone there ? It would seem a shame to give them the original of that one magazine and split it from the others as there is so much more in it that is not relevant to the police force. Just call me soft but my mums uncle obviously kept them for a reason as did she and I've not even undone the knots he tied them up with on his old tattered bit of string that was holding them together in his little old brown case. Ooh gulp just got a bit teary for a second there as I remember lovely little old Uncle Joe and of course my mum. More than happy to let the police museum borrow it though and I'm sure they could scan or copy it way better than I can. Is that really bad of me ? Maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Dizzy, Like to include a mistake - you get more replies that way. Peter Wroe 234614 could point you in the right direction. He doesn't run the museum now but would surely give good advice. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I make loads of mistakes and it never seems to work for me Harry Do you think they will think I'm daft though ringing just to say I've simply got a photo of a group of police officers in a somewhat dog eared A5 copy of a Richmond works 1953 mag which says nothing more than the picture Harry. Having seen their website and the sort of fascinating stuff they have in their archives and museum they might lock me up in a pair of ancient handcuffs for charge me for wasting police time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 What are 'batswing fittings'? Think they are something to do with a policeman's helmet (honestly, not an innuendo or anything of the sort) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francine Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Love the pics my Mum worked at Richmonds but much later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Right here goes.... just for you Latchy. One complete Richmond (New Word) magazine coming up. I'll have to upload it across a few posts as there is a limit to how many images can be in one posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dizzy Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 END OF JUNE 1952 VOL. 3 No. 5 Magazine upload Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 What lovely pictures and articles to see, Dizzy. How much history and memories therein. Would love to see something similar from Crosfields Chronicles if anyone has them. There again, Rylands probably also had their own magazine. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'll try and upload some more later Harry and glad you enjoyed seeing that one. I'm sure it was Baz who once mentioned his dad had worked at Crossfields so maybe he has some in his stash of little treasures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Right here goes.... just for you Latchy. One complete Richmond (New Word) magazine coming up. I'll have to upload it across a few posts as there is a limit to how many images can be in one posts. Cheers ... Very much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Want any more uploading ? No problem if you don't as it might not have been what you were expecting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Want any more uploading ? No problem if you don't as it might not have been what you were expecting Yes please especially anything that relates to the press shop/rugby team or canteen .... thanks in advance . Latch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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