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Rob Miller

Feb 27, 2013 - 3:40PM

Norton 16H, whats HMP Grease?

This hand written page is in the back of this instruction book.

What does HMP stand for?

Rob

email (option): robmiller11@yahoo.co.uk

FX Dutoy

Feb 27, 2013 - 3:43PM

Re: Norton 16H, whats HMP Grease?

High Melting Point?

Rob Miller

Feb 27, 2013 - 3:45PM

Re: Norton 16H, whats HMP Grease?

Oh yes, its obvious now Rob

email (option): robmiller11@yahoo.co.uk

Rob Miller

Feb 27, 2013 - 5:25PM

Re: Norton 16H, whats HMP Grease?

The inscription on the front is interesting, "GNR" for the Artillery rank of "Gunner"? and "T Garner, Manchester", would that have been a civilian garage rebuilding military bikes?

And what does "(K4)" signify?

Rob

email (option): robmiller11@yahoo.co.uk

rick

Feb 27, 2013 - 6:33PM

Re: Norton 16H, whats HMP Grease?

Hi Rob,Tom Garner motors are still there,just in front of Manchester Uniteds
ground on Chester Road,a big place so possibly.There was a place just up the road
White city motors,they used to sell government surplus vehicles.Morris Minor
Travellers and Bedford Minibusses were his mainstay.I once stopped there to look
at a row of twenty B40s parked outside for sale,all consecutive number plates,
Ex Civil Defence,in gloss green,42 miles on the clock,£40.00 each.That was about
1972/3 when i had a C15.Couldnt afford £40 quid though.
HMP definitely high melting point.The other HMP is Manchester's most famous address,NO 1 Southall Street,HMP Strangeways
cheers Rick

email (option): richardholt@rocketmail.com