My take ...

[adiosmiamigo]

Yes, sure was! Apprentice from 1977 until I took voluntary redundancy in 1987!

A Grinder! And you?

I wasn't but my brother in law worked there,his name was Tommy Maw,maybe you've heard of him.

 

[The Vicar]

Suzuki two strokes may not have been cool but they generally meant you got there and back reliably, albeit in a cloud of blue smoke! And in quite a speedy way!!

Got just the bike sat behind me in the house! 1973 Suzuki TS 125, only 1 previous owner, beautiful bike, much better than an ornament or picture!

 

[The Vicar]

I wasn't but my brother in law worked there,his name was Tommy Maw,maybe you've heard of him.

Cant say that I have, but when I started there were about 2000 working there.

 

[adiosmiamigo]

Cant say that I have, but when I started there were about 2000 working there.

O.k. thanks for that.U.T.B.

 

[Numpty's Dusty Ruts.]

Got just the bike sat behind me in the house! 1973 Suzuki TS 125, only 1 previous owner, beautiful bike, much better than an ornament or picture!

Excellent! A mate of mine had a red N reg one (1974/75) which was great on the road, terrifying on the rough! Made a wonderful "snaaarp, ning" noise when accelerating. They don't make 'em like that anymore!