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The Lightstrung Cycle Co.
Notes & Staff
The Rushden Echo, 7th December 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins

Rushden Military Tribunal
The Lightstrung Cycle Co. Appealed for Alec Thompson, class A.
Exemption until Dec. 31st, to be medically re-examined meanwhile.

In May 1957, Brian Toby secured an apprenticeship, to train as a motor engineer, with the Lightstrung Co. Ltd.

The papers were signed in August 1957 for 5 years, and Brian became a fully qualified mechanic in May 1962.

Apprenticeship document
Part of the Apprenticeship agreement
Term 5 years
Ambulance supplied in 1935
Outside the Lightstrung Garage Circa 1935
Left to right: Mr Don Ablett,
Mr Frank Tassel, Mr Johnson





Lightstrung Staff 1957
Tom Denton Director
Harry Denton Director/Company Secretary
Mrs Wagland Office worker
John Hardwick Garage Manager
Don Ablett Garage Foreman
Norman Kersley Mechanic
Derek Lewis Mechanic
Barry Fowler Mechanic
Ian Wilson Mechanic
Bert ? Greaser
? ? Salesman
Brian Toby Apprentice
Colin Short Apprentice
Frank Tassell Forecourt/Stores
Joe Leeding Retired Mechanic - assembled the last few Lightstrung Cycles. They sold for around £12 each

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