Peter Walker
gone but not forgotten
Mikejee,
I was interested to see mention pf Blankensee's. My maternal grandpa worked for them in the difficult years around 1930 to 34, and lost a good job when he was only about 50, and when he found himself on the dole. For the next five years or so my grandparents lived mainly from letting rooms out in their tunnel-back terrace in Grasmere Road. He had his allotment which provided a lot of their food, but it was far from comfortable until the armaments industry got into step around 1938, and he soon found himself more than enough work, as well as keeping his allotment.
He was a proud man, and had several trophies from his early cycling days and awards from earlier employers. I remember a hand drawn caracature for Mr Nathan who was also in the watch and clock business. (They had a retail shop at the end of Corporation Street, near New Street).
Back to the Jewellery Quarter again, wouldn't it be nice to make a small party excursion round there some time. The JQ website has an excellent itinerary for a walk, and I think some of us could do a bit of homework first to make a really packed event. Two brilliant museums and a few pubs - what else could you wish for?
Peter
I was interested to see mention pf Blankensee's. My maternal grandpa worked for them in the difficult years around 1930 to 34, and lost a good job when he was only about 50, and when he found himself on the dole. For the next five years or so my grandparents lived mainly from letting rooms out in their tunnel-back terrace in Grasmere Road. He had his allotment which provided a lot of their food, but it was far from comfortable until the armaments industry got into step around 1938, and he soon found himself more than enough work, as well as keeping his allotment.
He was a proud man, and had several trophies from his early cycling days and awards from earlier employers. I remember a hand drawn caracature for Mr Nathan who was also in the watch and clock business. (They had a retail shop at the end of Corporation Street, near New Street).
Back to the Jewellery Quarter again, wouldn't it be nice to make a small party excursion round there some time. The JQ website has an excellent itinerary for a walk, and I think some of us could do a bit of homework first to make a really packed event. Two brilliant museums and a few pubs - what else could you wish for?
Peter
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