Bridging the years project: Tape 70 - Interview with John Gilbert (1)
TitleBridging the years project: Tape 70 - Interview with John Gilbert (1)
ReferenceSUBJ/SALFORD/3/71
Date
5 Oct 1989
Production date 1989-10-05 - 1989-10-05
Scope and ContentThe interview covers his starting work at 14 as motor mechanic at the Bridgewater Group (Manchester Ship Canal Company) on Quay Street, then moving to the Docks Garage. It also covers the second world war, people of colour, trade unions (including the Amalgamated Engineering Union), work conditions, health and safety and cafes.
Extent1 audio cassette
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMechanics, World War Two (1939-1945), People of colour, Trade unions, Working conditions, Occupational health and safety, Leisure, Oral history
Conditions governing accessOpen
Levelfile
Normal locationZ Salford Tapes Box 2 (Room 24)