I am getting confused here. I want to reply to Avril, but the posts are all under Big-John's thread.
Okay; to begin.
I do recall David and Ethel. She lived opposite me in Heston Avenue. Ethel was a beautiful girl, but somewhat reserved and quiet. We were 'toddlers' together, and at a tender age of about three, we got lost, when Ethel took me to see her Dad, who operated the huge excavator at the gravel pits. We ended up at the Scott Arms terminus! All safe and sound, but remember there was a war going on then, and it was beginning to get dark. Ethel's eldest brother was profoundly deaf, and couldn't speak. I always understood Jim, in more ways than just one, and he and I were lifelong friends; in fact he was my best man in 1962. And believe me, he was one handsome, dark haired 'Irishman', a broth of a 'bhoy'! I haven't seen Ethel or David, for about eleven years, when I attended Jim's funeral, so I don't know how they are. Since my wife was ill, I have lost track of so many people.
Avril: Sadly my sister passed away New Year in 2018, at just 74 years. Yes, her hair was something to behold, I must admit. Our Mum was so proud and would spend hours putting Jean's hair in 'ringlets'. Strange the things we remember. Jean went to live in Tamworth, where she and her husband bought a house.
I found this picture. I hope it is okay to attach.
The Prefects and House Captains in about 1952/53, with Mrs. Bland, Mr Caldicott and Edgie! I have a legend for the picture, with names, but it's a 'Word' file, and I don't think it would post.
I am having difficulty i attaching pictures. It's just vanished from my screen. I will try again.
John