I remember my visit to the old Westley Richards factory at Bournbrook, back in ~1987 or so. I was given a factory tour by Walter. I was astonished when I stepped onto the shop floor, it was like I had entered a time portal to late victorian England. Each work area had a blacking lamp burning, and all I heard and observed were hammering and the stroke of files. I will never forget that. I understand they do make use of CNC these days, but still adhere to the old ways.

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