Date:1946 - 1950 (c.)
Description:Standing in the centre of this photograph wearing a hat is thought to be Mr Parkinson, Superintendent and on his right is Mr J Rogers, General Manager of Works. They are pictured with members of the Engineering Society on a visit to the Transformer manufacturing section of the Lichfield Road Works in Stafford. In the background on the left and just behind the visitors is a glimpse of several Assemblers and Fitters standing next copper windings to be used in the production of the transformers. The English Electric Co. in Stafford was renowned for its electrical products including generators, transformers and switchgear. Due to the rapid development of transformers a new Transformer Works on an adjacent site was required. The planning for this began in 1955, building started in August 1957 and by November 1958 occupation began. The new factory covered around 245,000 sq. feet and cost £2 million to build and £1 million to equip. In addition a 40,000 sq. ft. four floor office block accommodating transformer design and commercial staff was built. Siemens Brothers purchased the land in 1901 and built the factory and offices which were ready to start production in 1903. In 1918 Siemens merged with several companies, including Dick, Kerr and Co., to become the English Electric Co. Two years later in 1920, The English Electric Co bought the Stafford Works. The English Electric Co merged with GEC (The General Electric Company) during 1968 and the Lichfield Road Site became part of GEC Power Engineering Ltd. On 22 March 1989 became part of GEC ALSTHOM, an Anglo French Joint Venture. On 22 June 1998 became part of ALSTOM with global HQ in Paris and to date (May 2015) continues to be part of the ALSTOM Group.
The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.
View of the factory from Lichfield Road. The pool in the foreground was formed from ...
Pictured is the English Electric Co. Daimler ambulance at the Lichfield Road site ...
One of the Fire Brigade teams is pictured preparing hoses to aim at the competition ...
On the left facing the photographer is Peter Marsden and on the right Alan Smith ...
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Creators: English Electric Co. - Creator
Donor ref:BM-176 (192/28279)
Source: Mr Bob Metcalfe
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