03-03-2022, 12:20 AM
that last picture reminds me of attending the fort dunlop auctions probably 20 or more years ago.
the main building with dunlop on the front was already finished, but the large workshops beside it were all being emptied for re-generation.
the lines of seriously heavy lathes of all types, 10 or more of the same model in situ next to each other.
the rows of 100 2 ton pullies sold fine at £10 each. easy for people to move, easy to resell. but the large 20 tone lathes etc. also being sold to the scrap man for £10 each. nobody wanting them or being able to move or store them.
exciting at the time, but it all seems a bit sad now.
tony.
the main building with dunlop on the front was already finished, but the large workshops beside it were all being emptied for re-generation.
the lines of seriously heavy lathes of all types, 10 or more of the same model in situ next to each other.
the rows of 100 2 ton pullies sold fine at £10 each. easy for people to move, easy to resell. but the large 20 tone lathes etc. also being sold to the scrap man for £10 each. nobody wanting them or being able to move or store them.
exciting at the time, but it all seems a bit sad now.
tony.