Coin found dont see many of these dont no how old bristol education good attendance for reginald heathman

[Suesmith17]

Reginald heathman

 

[DaveCinzano]

Strong first post

 

[teuchter]

Many many congratulations, Reginald Heathman.

 

[DaveCinzano]

'Regular and satisfactory' - sounds like my ambition for morning ablutions.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

'Regular and satisfactory' - sounds like my ambition for morning ablutions.

Appropriate medal in the Bristol area too.

 

[bimble]

Satisfactory Conduct is it?

 

[platinumsage]

Reginald James Heathman born 1901 Bristol, died 1955 in Liverpool.

In 1911 lived on Station Road, Ashley Down. Father an architect.

 

[platinumsage]

Here he is:



"Reginald J Heathman was appointed by the Transport Committee on the 1st of May 1935 as Engineering Draughtsman. At this time, Manager W G Marks was looking to introduce a better newer high-capacity car for the Liverpool system. Heathman first worked under the Rolling Stock & Works Engineer J S Ross and became responsible for the creation of the new tram fleet. He became best known for designing the bogie streamliner cars. In 1938 Heathman became Deputy Rolling Stock & Works Engineer. He finally succeeded J S Ross as Chief Engineer in 1945, a post which he retained until his death in 1955."

http://home.clara.net/ronsmith/tram/managers.htm

 

[ricbake]

Lets hope Harry and Fanny were proud of young Reg!

 

[Puddy_Tat]

He became best known for designing the bogie streamliner cars

like so -

 

[Suesmith17]

Satisfactory Conduct is it?

Yes conduct on coin

 

[gentlegreen]

Two new uniposters in such short succession

 

[Suesmith17]

Here he is:

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"Reginald J Heathman was appointed by the Transport Committee on the 1st of May 1935 as Engineering Draughtsman. At this time, Manager W G Marks was looking to introduce a better newer high-capacity car for the Liverpool system. Heathman first worked under the Rolling Stock & Works Engineer J S Ross and became responsible for the creation of the new tram fleet. He became best known for designing the bogie streamliner cars. In 1938 Heathman became Deputy Rolling Stock & Works Engineer. He finally succeeded J S Ross as Chief Engineer in 1945, a post which he retained until his death in 1955."

http://home.clara.net/ronsmith/tram/managers.htm

Wow thanks wonder if any family about be a nice keepsake

 

[bimble]

where did you find it?

 

[platinumsage]

Wow thanks wonder if any family about be a nice keepsake

I've found his grandson on Facebook. It feels a bit stalkerish so maybe I should stop there.

 

[Suesmith17]

It was purchased in school jumblesale 30yrs ago only just took a good look at name the school was in liverpool thought I'd post on Bristol site hubby kept it with old coins

 

[Suesmith17]

I've found his grandson on Facebook. It feels a bit stalkerish so maybe I should stop there.

Think it would be great might want it back

 

[platinumsage]

Think it would be great might want it back

I sent you a conversation message

 

[Suesmith17]

Wow didn't expect all that info so quickly I'll have to stalk his relative could you give me his name itll be lost forever if I dont return it

 

[teuchter]

How can it be known that it's the same Reginald Heathman?

 

[platinumsage]

Wow didn't expect all that info so quickly I'll have to stalk his relative could you give me his name itll be lost forever if I dont return it

Did you get the message I sent you?

 

[platinumsage]

How can it be known that it's the same Reginald Heathman?

It’s not a common name at all. Add in the Bristol/Liverpool connection and there’s only one person it could be.

 

[RichardWin]

Reginald heathman

Hi, Reginald Heathman was my maternal grandfather. His father was an architect in Bristol and designed the war memorial. Reginald, apart from joining the RAF at the end of WWI, went on to design trams (which are still running in Blackpool) and ended up as Chief Engineer of Liverpool (on the transport side). It was amazing to see your picture - obviously if you're not attached to it our family would love to get it into our ownership (totally understand if you collect this sort of thing). If you want any further information around him, just let me know. My mother was astounded to see the picture...

 

[Argonia]

Small world...

 

[Pickman's model]

like so -

and unwittingly provided a line for baccara when he told his supervisor, yes sir i can bogie

 

[RichardWin]

 

[two sheds]

I hope Suesmith17 is still checking the thread

 

[tufty79]

i had a dream the other night that someone (i have no idea who) posted up my mum's name on here i think in an attempt to get me to confirm my identity (as in match up my birth name to my username) if i responded to their post.

given that context, i am a bit weirded out at this sudden plot twist . RichardWin i'm very glad this is a benevolent thread and has a really nice ending if Suesmith17 responds!

 

[RichardWin]

The fact that it was found about 30 years ago at a school jumble sale in Liverpool coincides with my Grandmothers death (made a 100)... Guess it was missed when her house was cleared - or found in the attic by the next owners. My mum now wants to revisit Bristol...

 

[Spymaster]

Hi, Reginald Heathman was my maternal grandfather. His father was an architect in Bristol and designed the war memorial. Reginald, apart from joining the RAF at the end of WWI, went on to design trams (which are still running in Blackpool) and ended up as Chief Engineer of Liverpool (on the transport side). It was amazing to see your picture - obviously if you're not attached to it our family would love to get it into our ownership (totally understand if you collect this sort of thing). If you want any further information around him, just let me know. My mother was astounded to see the picture...

Great result. Nice work platinumsage