What have you done today with your Austin Seven

[Reckless Rat]

I also worked at this esteemed engineering works in Sheffield, although my path and that of Mr Wortley didn't cross until many years after the enlightened management of said engineering works made me redundant in 1971, along with about 1200 other fellows. At that particular time it was deemed cheaper to import fabrications from Japan and South Africa rather than make them in-house.  After a period of unemployment which lasted nearly 6 months I joined her Majesty's Constabulary which provided me with secure remuneration for the next 30 years...

Strangely, Dave and I ended up working again very close to each other at different premises on Europa Way, Sheffield, prior to my retirement in 2001. Before leaving I was involved with officers from Sheffield City Council when they were looking for a suitable name for the road which led from Europa Way to our Operations Complex. I plead "Guilty". (look up S9 1XY)

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2000/feb/...wainwright




Refitted the tyre and tube after replacing the spokes. It went back on without a hitch, or a tyre lever, just walked it back on. A smear of silicone spray on the bead helped a lot.