Engineering

The Air Force Engineer (1957-1995)

Mike’s working life was in the Air Force, on the engineering rather than the military side. After a tour of duty in Cyprus, he became

A Woman in a Man’s World (1948-2009)

Moira worked as an upholsterer, then at Boulton & Paul’s engineering and later in cleaning and catering. Her sister also worked at Boulton & Paul’s

The Millwright’s Story (1940s-2000)

Peter began work at F. Flowerdew and Son in Norwich aged 16 in 1944 and trained as an agricultural engineer before becoming a millwright. He

The Medical Designer (1932-1994)

Bob gives details of his work as a medical systems designer, and beginning his working life in the circus! My first job was an illegal

The Electronic Systems Designer (1960-2005)

James was always interested in electrical engineering and design. He finished a successful career in the Royal Air Force at RAF Coltishall before beginning his

Electronics (1950s-1980s)

Alan’s working life working life started at the age of 14 in a radio shop in North London. He had a working life in electonics,

Education from Experience or from College? (1970s)

Cyril expresses his opinion on whether experience or education is the key to success in the steel works. I am 84 years of age –

The Post Office (1950s-1990)

Alan gave us this description of his working life at the Post Office and in telecommunications. Preamble I had a basic education and left school

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