Old Leeds Firms

uncle michael · Post by **uncle michael** » Sun 13 Apr, 2008 6:36 pm

What about the Yorkshire Copper Works later to become I.M.I. I started there as a apprentice in 1965 and left in 1982.What memories been sent to the stores for a "LONG WAIT" and "A BUBBLE FOR A SPRIT LEVEL".At that time there were over 6000 people working there(or just turning up).Departmental cricket matches turning into fights.Finishing work Saturday lunch(part of the week in the early days) down to the King Charles in Leeds for a pint or 8.The best nights working over then straight to the Cherry Tree in Mabgate.If you had to write a book about what went on at Y.C.W. and especially the"Cherry Tree"nobody would believe it

Post by **chameleon** » Sun 13 Apr, 2008 7:10 pm

uncle michael wrote: What about the Yorkshire Copper Works later to become I.M.I. I started there as a apprentice in 1965 and left in 1982.What memories been sent to the stores for a "LONG WAIT" and "A BUBBLE FOR A SPRIT LEVEL".At that time there were over 6000 people working there(or just turning up).Departmental cricket matches turning into fights.Finishing work Saturday lunch(part of the week in the early days) down to the King Charles in Leeds for a pint or 8.The best nights working over then straight to the Cherry Tree in Mabgate.If you had to write a book about what went on at Y.C.W. and especially the"Cherry Tree"nobody would believe it I remember a tale about a young apprentice who thought he was wise to these antics. The joiner took off his cap and sent him to the store cabin for a cap full of nail holes. He obliged, using a 6" nail and hammer, he filled th chaps cap with, nail holes and took it back to be rewaded of course, with a thick ear! (I'm assured his name wasn't Phill btw).See you joined around half past two yesterday uncle michael - that might just make you our 1,000th user! Maybe Munki or dsco could confirm - if you don't mind of course.

uncle michael · Post by **uncle michael** » Sun 13 Apr, 2008 8:21 pm

I hope iam the 1000,th member.Is it a cash prize? or a night out in Leeds where i can bore you where everthing used to be.WAITING with baited breath.Regards Michael

Post by **chameleon** » Sun 13 Apr, 2008 10:48 pm

uncle michael wrote: I hope iam the 1000,th member.Is it a cash prize? or a night out in Leeds where i can bore you where everthing used to be.WAITING with baited breath.Regards Michael Munki, Dunkie? (Sorry dsco, I tnink Brandy's post might stick for a while!) - are you able to confirm this important milestone for us?Be sure uncle michael, in true Secret Leeds spirit the spirits, or pints, will be on you

Trojan · Post by **Trojan** » Sun 13 Apr, 2008 11:21 pm

chameleon wrote: uncle michael wrote: I hope iam the 1000,th member.Is it a cash prize? or a night out in Leeds where i can bore you where everthing used to be.WAITING with baited breath.Regards Michael Be sure uncle michael, in true Secret Leeds spirit the spirits, or pints, will be on you Does that mean poured over his head

Post by **chameleon** » Sun 13 Apr, 2008 11:59 pm

Trojan wrote: chameleon wrote: uncle michael wrote: I hope iam the 1000,th member.Is it a cash prize? or a night out in Leeds where i can bore you where everthing used to be.WAITING with baited breath.Regards Michael Be sure uncle michael, in true Secret Leeds spirit the spirits, or pints, will be on you Does that mean poured over his head Only if it's Adnams!

fevlad · Post by **fevlad** » Mon 14 Apr, 2008 1:25 pm

chameleon wrote: Trojan wrote: chameleon wrote: uncle michael wrote: I hope iam the 1000,th member.Is it a cash prize? or a night out in Leeds where i can bore you where everthing used to be.WAITING with baited breath.Regards Michael Be sure uncle michael, in true Secret Leeds spirit the spirits, or pints, will be on you Does that mean poured over his head Only if it's Adnams! adnams and greene king are decent pints

simonm · Post by **simonm** » Mon 14 Apr, 2008 1:27 pm

Hand pulled Green king IPA is a cracking pint!

Post by **chameleon** » Mon 14 Apr, 2008 7:13 pm

fevlad wrote: chameleon wrote: Trojan wrote: chameleon wrote: uncle michael wrote: I hope iam the 1000,th member.Is it a cash prize? or a night out in Leeds where i can bore you where everthing used to be.WAITING with baited breath.Regards Michael Be sure uncle michael, in true Secret Leeds spirit the spirits, or pints, will be on you Does that mean poured over his head Only if it's Adnams! adnams and greene king are decent pints Used to think so Fev, until I was able to have draught Adnams for the first time - don't know why, but I was quite put off after that. If you get to the brewery in Southwold though, they make a cracking Adnams Christmas Pud!(think wiggy has some thoughts on Adnams too!)

fevlad · Post by **fevlad** » Mon 14 Apr, 2008 8:18 pm

chameleon wrote: fevlad wrote: chameleon wrote: Trojan wrote: chameleon wrote: uncle michael wrote: I hope iam the 1000,th member.Is it a cash prize? or a night out in Leeds where i can bore you where everthing used to be.WAITING with baited breath.Regards Michael Be sure uncle michael, in true Secret Leeds spirit the spirits, or pints, will be on you Does that mean poured over his head Only if it's Adnams! adnams and greene king are decent pints Used to think so Fev, until I was able to have draught Adnams for the first time - don't know why, but I was quite put off after that. If you get to the brewery in Southwold though, they make a cracking Adnams Christmas Pud!(think wiggy has some thoughts on Adnams too!) must be a one off!I lioved in Norfolk for a few years and tasted some superb brews including Adnams and Greene King.Southwold is a beautiful spot, although I love the North Norfolk coast. It seems to be forever 1913