Prototype prefab bungalow, Weathershields, 1945

Dame Stephanie Shirley contacted the Prefab Museum about a photo of a prototype prefab bungalow which she offered to donate. Her foster father worked for Weathershields, a company based in Birmingham which specialised in the manufacture of metal parts.

The prime owner was Mr Bishop (non-executive). The Managing Director during the time I was close was my foster father Hugo Albert Guy Smith who started off as an apprentice. He seemed to be the prime designer of;

• Hip rings to use on armoured vehicles.
• Sun shades on car windscreens to protect drivers’ eyes in strong sunlight.
• Bailey bridges.
• The first collapsible golf cart called the Robot.
• He experimented with metal furniture.
• And continued making metal car parts.
• And doubtless more ….