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Think we are probably all talking of a similar thing, but dad always referred to the 'last' as a 'clog jack' perhaps just different local terms. His was metal with three different sizes for fit, including a heel piece. I can see him in my mind sitting like a pro, with the nails/tack type...

Re: Howard & Bullough WWII work I know what you mean. I've spent an age trying to piece together my father's war years myself from about 3 facts, including the paddlesteamer minesweepers names that he served on. Your autobiography from your dad must make for fascinating, if sad, reading...

I can imagine, my mum got taken out of her clogs as a child because she had swollen ankles from accidently kicking her ankles with the other clog. My dad wore clogs to work even into the 1960's. He had a clog jack at home and put new irons on himself. He swore blind they saved him hundreds...

Thank you, I'll check it out as soon as I can

I wish I knew much about it Jaysay, I was starting to raise a young family when she died, so hadn't got to the stage of asking sensible questions sadly. Any information would be good

Hello I'm a new member of the website and have read with avid interest the threads on Howard & Bullough. My mum riveted aircraft parts here during WWII. Does anyone know if there are any records or photos specific to WWII years at Howard & Bulloughs.