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MG, Made in Abingdon Bob Frampton

MG, Made in Abingdon By Bob Frampton

MG, Made in Abingdon by Bob Frampton


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Summary

Here, from the memories of many men and women, is an intimate account of what it was like to work in MG's Abingdon factory. From tea trolley to production line and from apprentice to manager, this book includes memorable events, romance, tragedy, humour, motorsport, and the lead up to factory closure.

MG, Made in Abingdon Summary

MG, Made in Abingdon: Echoes from the shopfloor by Bob Frampton

MG was a home-grown concept that became an international success, bringing the small market town of Abingdon onto the global map. MG - Made in Abingdon recounts the inside story of the famous factory, recognising that the most important aspect of MG's success was its team - the tea-boys and girls, the shop floor workers, the engineers and racers, the apprentices and management. From memories of the production line to recollections of racing incidents, the untold story of MG from the men and women who worked in the Abingdon factory is revealed for the first time in a book that is both nostalgic and historically important.

About Bob Frampton

Having left school at the age of 15, Bob Frampton pursued a short career in the army before returning to civilian life and completing a degree in History at Durham University. Completing a second degree in Law he taught in further education for the predominance of his working life. Upon retiring, Bob became an active volunteer at Abingdon County Hall Museum, Oxfordshire, where his research has uncovered much of Abingdon's unwritten history, and has resulted in the unique collection of personal stories that appear in the book `MG, Made in Abingdon'.

Table of Contents

Introduction Acknowledgments Bibliography Appendix Early Days at the Works MG at War Life at the Factory FIRE! Some More Characters More on the Unions Suspicious Behaviour at MG Apprentices and Tea Boys Rallying Cries Customers and Visitors A Great Future? Maybe. Conclusion

Additional information

GOR013831344
9781787116085
1787116085
MG, Made in Abingdon: Echoes from the shopfloor by Bob Frampton
Used - Like New
Paperback
David & Charles
2019-11-07
160
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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