joanbelge Posted 23 September , 2009 Share Posted 23 September , 2009 Saw this in May between Kemmel and Dranoutre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruilooze Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 makes a change from the usual screw pickets Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 There are of course many uses that war relics can be put to: Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruilooze Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 That's a good use for a helmet, does anyone else have any "swords to ploughshares" pictures? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Re the first picture. For the 'uneducated like what I am' what are the posts? Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkerr@btinternet.com Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Some sort of axle I would guess, no doubt someone will be able to tell us exactly what from. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 The top of it is a shell cartridge. I have no doubt someone will be able to identify type, date and place of manufacture, and the name of the girl who packed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Please Chris do try to get things right. The top is a shell case not cartridge and is a British 6in made in 1916 (Feb) on a Tuesday at Arkwrights Munitions & Margarine Works by a girl called Maureen aged about 22 and living with her Mum in a 2 up 2 down in Entwhistle St. Bolton (No, 23). Here is a photo of her after war with her Husband Ernest and the boys Edward and George, any more info required just ask Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 So what service did Edward and George see in WW2? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayessex Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Which ones which? Edward George!! You sure thats not her Dad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 I really don't see why Maureen gets all the glory just for packing the shell. Ethel and Dolly from shell turning and base ending deserve a mention, also Minnie filled the shell, Daisy varnished it and Mr Fred Witherspoon inspected it. Please remember that this is an intellectual forum and proper research is of paramount importance (except for any mistakes I may have made above, which are completely acceptable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayessex Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 I really don't see why Maureen gets all the glory just for packing the shell. Ethel and Dolly from shell turning and base ending deserve a mention, also Minnie filled the shell, Daisy varnished it and Mr Fred Witherspoon inspected it. Please remember that this is an intellectual forum and proper research is of paramount importance (except for any mistakes I may have made above, which are completely acceptable). Do you reckon that old boy in photo can climb a tree, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Maureen’s Husband Ernest was a Foreman at Arkwrights and was responsible for banging the ends of filled shells with a hammer to ensure the high explosive was distributed evenly. This task regrettably aged him considerably and you would not believe that he is only 30 years old in the photo. I do apologise the boys names were transposed George is of course the one on the left. Their ages seem at first glance to be very close and indeed people have remarked as much. Maureen, much to her surprise fell pregnant with George or was is it Edward shortly after the Works outing to Skegness which unfortunately Ernest was unable to attend as he was suffering from a persistent “ringing in the ears” which continued into old age. Here is the only photo existing of the “munitionettes” on the Skegness trip. Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPAE Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 A magnificient pair of Bristols. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Please remember that this is an intellectual forum A magnificient pair of Bristols. Thanks, Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 I find this last photo sad and poignant. This is Maureen shortly before she exclaimed “blow it I can do it” and shot off down the road right into the path of a steam road roller. A tragic end to one of the “unsung heroes” of WW1. Ernest was a good Father to the boys and with the insurance money from the accident he ensured that they both learnt to play the piano. In WW2 they were well known as entertainers to the troops performing on the piano and telling gags under the stage name “The Two Twerps”. Thank you all for your forbearance but I think you will agree that this was a story worth the telling. The End Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 The bus driver on the left looks like he might be smiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punjab612 Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Where did she and her husband move to after the war? It is unlikely that she stayed in Bolton as brick built terraces are uncommon in that area, stone being the usual material. Sorry to be pedantic but attention to detail is a must Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Peter you are of course correct the photo is of Ernest, Maureen and the boys outside of their Bedminster, Bristol home at 131 Whitehouse Lane. This house backed onto the railway line from Temple Meads and was one of 32 houses erected by a builder called Adams in 1896. They were extremely small and basic with a parlour, kitchen and tiny scullery all crammed in downstairs. There were three small bedrooms upstairs and a small structure outside housing the WC. I hope this helps Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPAE Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Just a final piece of pedantry. Maureen perished under the wheels of an Aveling and Porter 8-tonner , reg. no. TN 216. Not a lot of people know that. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelS Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 .....and a small structure outside housing the WC. What make was the WC? NigelS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Shanks Armitage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayessex Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Hi again, God, I`m actually beginning to believe this story. Close to tears here. I`ll get my coat. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Oh Jeez. What did I start here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayessex Posted 24 September , 2009 Share Posted 24 September , 2009 Poor Joan, Did she actually get a decent answer as most do from the GWF members Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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