tiffy   10 #1 Posted June 23, 2004 Does anyone have any memories of this place or know of relatives who worked there?  My Grandfather worked there for a while after retiring from working on the trams and I'm eager to learn more about the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Sam Miguel   10 #2 Posted June 25, 2004 I recall the place, but I thought it was on the corner and was actually on Bridge Street. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
saxon51 Â Â 10 #3 Posted June 25, 2004 My brother worked there in the 80/90s. He used to say it was on Bridge Street. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tiffy   10 #4 Posted June 25, 2004 My apologies - so it is. It's probably because I always think of it as I'm travelling up Snig Hill and never give Bridge St a thought.  Can anyone tell me the nature of the work there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
saxon51 Â Â 10 #5 Posted June 25, 2004 If you mean the nature of the Avery business as it was, I believe they repaired and serviced electronic weighing machines (on site, and off) for trades and government departments, hospitals, post offices shops etc., and I think vehicle weighbridges as well. Â According to my brother, it was a nice firm to work for, or at least he gave me that impression. Â Hope this helps tiffy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tiffy   10 #6 Posted June 25, 2004 Ok - thanks for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Zumba Zebra   12 #7 Posted September 3, 2004 I know somebody called Lorraine Troop who married a John Searle who worked there. Nice lass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
PopT Â Â 10 #8 Posted September 9, 2004 I used to know a bloke who worked there his name was Ken Youle from Owlerton. Â Â Happy Days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RoyalRegular   10 #9 Posted September 10, 2004 The building is now known as Richfield House and is used by South Yorkshire Police as additional office space next to Headquarters on Snig Hill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pisces   10 #10 Posted October 20, 2010 I used to work at Avery Scales in 1964/65...It is on Bridge St...I was a Wages clerk there. Ok to work there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
harvey19 Â Â 541 #11 Posted October 20, 2010 I worked there when I first left school in 1964/5 as a trainee engineer. I didn't stay too long but will try and help you out with any info. I can remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
harvey19 Â Â 541 #12 Posted October 20, 2010 I used to work at Avery Scales in 1964/65...It is on Bridge St...I was a Wages clerk there. Ok to work there. Â We must have been there at the same time. I remember Linda and Christine from upstairs. I think Linda worked on the switchboard.Shirley was the MDs secretary I think There was an Indian gentleman who worked in the stores underground. The MD was a big man who used to come downstairs and smash up the old machines with a sledge hammer. One day I went to see him with my overall sleeves rolled up, when he saw my tattoos he told me to get them scrubbed off. Jock was the lorry driver. There were 2 other apprentices as well as me but I can't remember their names or the names of the engineers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...