Wondering about WW2 ROF Records...

[Horsley2016]

Hi all.

I'm curious to try to find out more about a) specific details of my Nan's war work and b) general social background of those employed in the Kirkby Munitions.

I have sketchy details but know she worked in Kirkby 'making bombs.' She hated the work and it's dangers. She dropped a shell on her toe which caused it to be deformed so assume she wasn't on 'high explosives!' I just wondered if any records would exist? She's passed on now so sadly no further opportunity exists.

Thanks
M

[MaryA]

If you google you will find quite a lot of information about the place, one being http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/k/ki ... e_factory/

however, I've never come across any records of employees, sorry. Someone else may have heard of some??

[Horsley2016]

Thanks Mary A.

It's interesting isn't it, that it was such a huge part of the success of WW2 and we have access to so many military records nowadays, but noone can locate any (?) of these ROF employee records?! I imagine female conscription to war work must have been organised via the labour exchanges so it puzzles me these records aren't available. Maybe one day....!

M

[MaryA]

You also need to think about the 100 year closure. So if any still exist they may not be available for quite sometime yet.

[Horsley2016]

Yes, that crossed my mind as a reason and then I thought if I knew who held such records, whether they could be released upon proof of death. I did such a thing with the RAF not so long ago. Oh well, for now I'll satisfy myself reading up on the history about the work! That link is really quite interesting!



M