Daimler ww11

[yendor]

where in Bangor was the Daimler works during ww11 and would there be any records of the people employed there

[David Price]

The Daimler Company moved to Bangor in 1941, leasing a newly-built factory in Glanadda, for the production of aero-parts.  They also used a building alongside the Crosville Garage, and their administrative staff were accommodated in Penrhyn Castle. After the war, the factory buildings were taken over by Denis Ferranti Meters Ltd.

See John Cowell, 'Bangor at War, 1939-1945', p.64.

[David Price]

You could try the Daimler archives in the Moden Records Centre,Unversity of Warwick.

[David Price]

that should be Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick.

[yendor]

many thanks David you have helped clear up one unanswered question next stop university of Warwick

[David Price]

Perhaps you can let us know if you find any Bangor material at Warwick University as many folk are interested in the WW2 history of the city.

[yendor]

reply from warwick university says that they have no information regarding Daimler in Bangor sorry appears a dead end

[matt2]

http://archiveshub.ac.uk/features/0404bsa.html

The above appears to be a reference to the Warwick Archive with reference no.s etc

The following two pages however maybe suggest allot is kept in-house


http://www.sportscardigest.com/the-daimler-archives-history-preserved/

http://www.mercedes-benz-classic.com/content/classic/mpc/mpc_classic_website/en/mpc_home/mbc/home/classic/archives_and_collection.html