Listing No: 917 From Pastplaces Member No: 1695
SWITCHGEAR & COWANS
| SWITCHGEAR & COWANS
2 CEDAR AVENUE, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND. |
Reason For Listing: I Once Worked In This Place.
I Am Interested In Obtaining: Old Photographs. Information On Old Friends.
I Have: Information On Old Friends.
Interested In The Period From 1959 To 1970.
Public Comment: IanfWalton@aol.com
My Uncle, Ken Walton worked for Switchgear and Cowans untill they were distroyed by weinstock.
Public Comment: carllind@talktalk.net
You've got one claim to fame - Sir Bobby Charlton worked there in his first year as an apprentice at Manchester United. His foreman was a chap called Bert Jones. See pages 54-55 of Sir Bobby's new Biography "My Manchester United Days".
Comment By Member No: 11894
My Grandad, James (Jim) Hines worked here for most of his working life, he also worked with Bobby Charlton. I thought it was based in Trafford Park.
I have a photo of him at his machine, I will upload it.
I have a photo of him at his machine, I will upload it.
Comment By Member No: 12421
Hi there, my mum worked in the Wages Dept. pre1967. I am trying to track down one of her bridesmaids, who also worked at Switchgear & Cowans. Her name is Susan and she married a policeman, Mick "Topper" Brown. Her aunty had the "Transport House" on the corner of Chester Road near to the Trafford Hotel. My mum&dad's wedding was at St.Hilda's Church, Old Trafford at 3pm on 15th October 1966. The reception was at the Woodcourt Hotel, Timperley. If any one can provide information about any of these events I would be most grateful. Many Thanks.
Gary
Gary
