paul stacey
master brummie
I recognised the Gym immediately, I worked for "Fatty Barnfield" the butcher at the top of the square when 14 years old. thanks for posting. Paul
Hi Paul, thanks for your reply, it's great to know that people are still watching this thread, I've only just found this a few days ago so I will be posting some memories in the near future. I remember old Barnfield, he was quite a boozer and I seen him a couple of times in the Castle pub, he would order 2 pints and 2 large whiskeys plus a full bottle of scotch to take out and by the time the barman brought his bottle he had finished his drinks and went off.I recognised the Gym immediately, I worked for "Fatty Barnfield" the butcher at the top of the square when 14 years old. thanks for posting. Paul
Thanks for that Paul, very interesting, I remember the Offie and me and my friend Peter Sutton went there 2 or 3 times a week to get 2 pints of draft mild beer for his Dad. I never really knew old Barnfield much but he was always polite if you met him out walking, he would tip his hat and say hello. He seemed a nice person but the amount of booze he drank would have a bad effect on anyone. Do you remember Coleman's the pork butchers? I worked there from 1960 to 63 as cutter out the back and helped making the sausage and cooked meats. The boss John Coleman was a really nice bloke and like a friend to me.Good Photo's, My sisters went to Princethorpe Road, I went to Our Lady of St Rose Gregory Avenue, we are younger than you. My first job at "Fatty's", on a Saturday Morning after putting out the meat was to take a note to the "Offie", which was at the bottom of the Square facing John Favours. With a note and 10/-, for 2 small bottles of whiskey, which I put under the box's out back, so his wife did't see them, I heard he changed later in life became quite a dark character, but he was always kind to me. Paul
Hi Trudie, I only just found this site a few days ago and I do remember your Dad but he was a few years older than me so don't remember much about him. However I spoke to my sister on the phone yesterday and she remembers him quite well as she is 3 years older than me and she said that he was very handsome and that she had a schoolgirl crush on him but he was older than her so he probably never knew. He might remember her though as she was quite good looking and a red head. Her name at the time was Sylvia Millward and we lived in Ackleton Grove that runs off Ilminghton Road. Sylvia wanted to know if your Dad was still alive.I don't know if this anyone is still reading this thread but wondered if anyone remembers my dad - Tony Starling. His family lived in Ilmington Road around 1955 - dad would have been about 16-17 years old then. Thanks Trudie
Hi Nipton, welcome to the site, I only found this a few days ago so we are both new. You must be a few years older than me but you might know my brother Ken who was at Ilmington in the mid 40's. I also remember the teachers you mention and I was In Mr Jennings class in the science room for my last 2 years at school. You may remember Mr Guest, I was in his class in my second year but it was away from the main school and was on the Square. He was getting on a bit and had served in the Navy during the first world war and he often would spend a whole lesson telling us of his exploits.Just joined the forum. Didn't realise it existed. I was pupil at Ilmington Road School mid 40's. Head master Mr Puddiphat, he was a tyrant. Science teacher Jennings and Wynn wonderful art teacher, he used to paint his students at lunch time, great guy. Now I've found the site I will try and keep in touch.
Sorry to hear about your heart but at least it kept ticking for you into your 80's and hopefully will do for many years to come.I didn't realise until I failed my National Service I had a weak heart, and yet I loved my sport Football, Cricket, Badminton etc. oh well, life goes on. At least my mind is still active. Keep safe Derek
Hi, so sorry not to get back to you, I haven't logged on for a while! Thank you for your reply, how lovely that you and your sister do remember my dad. Sadly dad died in January 2007 after a short illness. He worked at Cadbury's very briefly (although it was always our families claim to fame!!) then did an apprenticeship at Bellis and Morcom before joining the Merchant Navy. He moved to Cambridgeshire after and married mum.Hi Trudie, I only just found this site a few days ago and I do remember your Dad but he was a few years older than me so don't remember much about him. However I spoke to my sister on the phone yesterday and she remembers him quite well as she is 3 years older than me and she said that he was very handsome and that she had a schoolgirl crush on him but he was older than her so he probably never knew. He might remember her though as she was quite good looking and a red head. Her name at the time was Sylvia Millward and we lived in Ackleton Grove that runs off Ilminghton Road. Sylvia wanted to know if your Dad was still alive.