Anyway , as I was saying , I worked at Wilmot Breeden and asked if anyone knew what they made , hinting that you may have had one of their products in your pocket at some time . Or in your handbag , ladies , and men I suppose , mustn't leave anyone out
Now I wasn't thinking of fuselages for Wellington bombers which they made , nor the sub-assemblies for Spitfires and Lancasters at Castle Bromwich , nor indeed the many types of high explosive shells , some of which went to Castle Bromwich for filling with explosive . Or even the .303 bullets that went to Eley Kynoch at Winson Green for assembly and filling .
No , it was something smaller that will make you say "Ah , of course , I remember that" which is the usual response when i show them such an item .
Industry in Birmingham was very friendly in some respects with cooperation between companies at a level you possibly would not expect . For example , when I was at Wilmot Breeden , as part of my education I was sent round the corner to the King Dick factory where I was shown how spanners were made , and as a parting shot was given a full King Dick tool set . I still have some of it , and believe me , Drapers et al are not a mark on them for toughness and finish .
There you are , half a dozen companies in one post .
Now someone else have a go .
Mike
ps I have just been warned that I may wish to review my post as two others were made while I was writing this one .
I have no need to , I have read the two posts------everyone is entitled to their opinion .