Description:Pictured is Mr William John Bayliss, a Co-Boss in 103 Section, Turbine Generator Division, during his retirement presentation after working for English Electric for 42 years from 1912 to 1954. The presentation was made by Mr J.K. Lightfoot, Superintendent and Mr E. Seaton, Foreman of 103 Section at the Lichfield Road Works in Stafford.
The Stafford factory was renowned for its electrical products including generators, transformers and switchgear.
Additional information: 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 this in turn became part of ALSTOM with global HQ in Paris and on 2 November 2015 the Stafford Grid and Power Businesses became part of GE (General Electric, an American Company).