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| RMMee Moderator Quote | Reply | This message was updated on 12/17/2002 12:12:05 AM by RMMee | Vic Hallams posted on: 12/9/2002 8:15:07 AM Another large employer that has now disappeared. My dad (Bill Mee) worked for Vic's from the war until the early 70's, and I remember going there occasionally as a boy. There has been a recent book, "Boiler Suits, Bofurs and Bullets" (available at Heanor Library),which gives the personal reminiscenses of people working at Collaros on the Vic Hallam Site during World War II. Well worth the read. But what about the rest of the history of the firm and its site? For example, does anyone know when the old coal wharf on the canal was filled in (which was where Vic Hallams car park was)? And when did the New Inn close its doors? |
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ginner
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replied on: 3/8/2003 5:07:33 PM Don't know much about the inception of Vic Hallams.but I can state that I was the man that "Turned out the lights and locked the gate" Having been the last hourly paid employee to leave Vics.The very last day of Vic Hallams existence was Friday the 4th of July 1995. Some overwhelming emotions as I cleared the offices of furniture and archive material.espescially the day I had to throw the elegantly sumptuous black leather armchair that belonged to "Mister Vic" on to the bonfire. Some stuff was "rescued" for posterity...company pictures,Mister Vics. share certificate,etc.or all the lot would have disappeared into the mists of time!!!Just like the rest of Langley Mill..... |
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RMMee
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Vic Hallams
replied on: 3/8/2003 6:54:59 PM I know what you mean about Langley Mill disappearing into the mists of time! I hope that any items rescued are still kept safe, as the heritage of our area is in danger! How long did you work for Vic's? As I said in my original post, my dad worked for Vic Hallam's for over 25 years, and both of my brothers worked for them for a while as well. Thanks for contributing to the discussion. Robert |
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Russell Saxton
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replied on: 8/31/2003 6:40:14 PM Very true. Can there be a town of similar size in the UK that has changed so radically over such a short time? Look at the list since say, 1980. Closed include the Pottery, Dairy, Vic Hallams, Aristoc, The working men's club, the former British legion,the railway sidings ripped up, among others. Housing built on almost all the green field sites I played on as a boy, most of the shops gone, Netto precinct built etc etc. If you go back a little further in time there used to be the gas works next to Aristoc, the railway line from ormonde pit and the pit itself, not demolished till 1980 or so although derelict since 1971. And all the changes have been for the worse. Langley Mill could never have been described as picturesque but it used to be thriving community, now look at it. |
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ALISON
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replied on: 7/2/2004 2:04:51 PM My uncle (John Rogers), great uncle (Fred Rogers) and father-in-law (Douglas Bonser) all worked at Vic Hallams but sadly now all have passed away. A friend of mine recently purchased an old LD Van for restoration. My husband suggested he paints it in the Vic Hallams colours like the one his dad used to drive. Unfortunately, we do not have a colour photograph of one. Would you be able to help please? |
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RMMee
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replied on: 7/6/2004 3:39:37 AM There is a picture of a Hallams' van in the Heritage Centre, but I don't think it's in colour. |
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frs
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replied on: 7/25/2004 8:34:09 AM When walking along the Erewash canal from Langley Mill towards Ilkeston, there is a lorry yard on Gadsby Lane, I noticed a Scammell lorry in there painted in the original Vic Hallam livery. Hope this will of help to you |
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chrisbrin
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replied on: 8/26/2004 9:57:48 PM I remember Bill Mee, a very nice man. Didn't he also keep a shop in Riddings after Vic Hallams? He was a friend of my Dads, Jack Redfern, who worked at Vic's for years. |
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RMMee
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replied on: 8/26/2004 11:30:19 PM Yes, that was him. I remember your dad too, though not well. There was quite a crowd who worked for Vic's throughout their working lives - my dad was there over 30 years (and he retired early!) |
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Azzabuv
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replied on: 8/27/2004 12:21:24 PM I was employed there briefly (a year or so) in the mid-50s. Does anyone remember Henry Smith. I believe he was a manager/director or similar, from around the 1950s onward. I think he passed away in the 70s - 80s. Azzabuv. |
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chrisbrin
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replied on: 9/3/2004 9:10:37 AM Spoke to my mum, she says he was a manager, he lived at Shipley. My brother was at school with his son late 60's early 70's. |
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Azzabuv
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replied on: 1/2/2005 12:23:30 PM Hi, Chrisbrin. Do you know where at Shipley he lived? Azzabuv. |
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chrisbrin
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replied on: 1/2/2005 4:50:03 PM Hi Azzabuv. The Field I think. Chrisbrin |
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paulcliff
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replied on: 1/4/2005 12:50:13 AM This should be interesting to your posters, I found out a couple of years ago some interesting family facts: My Grandma Elsie Cliff nee Adcock worked at Collaros during the war and her picture is in the Collaros book. My Dad Peter Cliff worked at Vic Hallams and at Leaderflush Myslelf I worked at Leaderflush for 14 years before moving on. Three generations working on the same site at different times |
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annancliffe
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replied on: 1/4/2005 9:37:20 AM Paul I was very interested to read your posting. My mother and Aunt worked at Collaros. I didn't realise there was a book, can you purchase it locally? Ann Marie |
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RMMee
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replied on: 1/4/2005 10:30:29 AM Ann Marie It was published in 1999. The title is "Boiler Suits, Bofors and Bullets," author Jenny Edgar, published by Derbyshire County Council Libraries and Heritage Department. I don't know if it is still available locally, but it is certainly still available via Amazon on the net. The marked price of the book is £5.99, and its ISBN number is 0 903463 57 1. It's certainly worth a look if you have an interest in Collaro's. I may be at the library this week, and I will see if they still have a copy on sale. Robert |
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