Bracebridge Street

[Kathsutton46]

hi carolina well you are lucky as well then as we can also clearly see no 79 on the pic i posted..like 71 its corrogated up at the window...

crikey i bet you mom had a fit when she saw the state of your dad and brother lol...

Thought I would chip in my Dad was born at 77 Bracebridge Street, is it on the photo you are talking about.

 

[Kathsutton46]

I can't believe that i missed all this lovely info on Bracebridge. Such interesting photos!!
My Great grandfather and family lived at no. 75.
I have them there from 1920 to 1939 - no idea if they were still there after that though.....

Small world my family lived at no 77 Bracebridge Street 1912 until just before the war name of Heslington, 13 Kids, must have been bedlam.

 

[michaelwicks54]

hi carolina well you are lucky as well then as we can also clearly see no 79 on the pic i posted..like 71 its corrogated up at the window...

crikey i bet you mom had a fit when she saw the state of your dad and brother lol...

I can remember us moving into our house in Bracebridge street, as we has galvanized sheets at all the windows, & my mother crying, as the house was a mess. Kids from the area were throwing stones at the sheets of metal until the council came & fitted new windows in. Those houses were pretty scary when we first moved in.

 

[michaelwicks54]

View attachment 86786View attachment 86787do hope dave bath sees these 2 as i think they are new ones..

the white hart pub corner of bracebridge st and aston road dated..1957 and also the white harts darts team dated 1952 when they won the aston league...be great to put names to the faces...

Seeing the photo of the White Heart pub has taken me right back to when I got run over at those traffic lights by a coal lorry. I had just got home from school & my mum asked me to go to the post office, & I stood waiting at the lights & a lady said it was safe for me to cross the road, when the lorry hit me. I still held on to my mum's money though. I think I must have been around 8 at the time.

 

[Astoness]

Thought I would chip in my Dad was born at 77 Bracebridge Street, is it on the photo you are talking about.

yes kath 77 will be showing on the photo

lyn

 

[Kathsutton46]

yes kath 77 will be showing on the photo

lyn

Thank you

 

[Blews St]

Astonian, I knew Bracebridge Street pretty well, but can't remember any traffic lights, certainly not Newtown Row end, not sure about the Aston Road end, perhaps someone else might. I don't recall the story about the pawnbrokers - sorry.

Hi Sylviasyers My father and mother in law kept the Vine pub in Bracebridge St in the 50s There NAMES WERE JACK and Leah Conboy.The pawn shop was facing the pub and the traffic lights was on the corner of Aston Rd.

 

[michaelwicks54]

Hi Sylviasyers My father and mother in law kept the Vine pub in Bracebridge St in the 50s There NAMES WERE JACK and Leah Conboy.The pawn shop was facing the pub and the traffic lights was on the corner of Aston Rd.

Hello Sylviasyers. The traffic lights you mentioned was just up the road from where I lived, (corner of Bracebridge Street & Aston Road). I once got knocked down by a coal lorry there, thanks to a lady telling me it was safe to cross, when it was'nt.

 

[Norton Driver]

I think we had this photograph of George Formby visiting the Norton motorcycle works on Bracebridge Street previously but it was one of the photographs that was hacked. Apologies if it is elsewhere on the site.

Below is a photograph of Norton motorcycle workers doing a photo shoot, I'm not sure if it is connected with Formby's visit. It's interesting because if you look closely, the men have got their feet on the 'pedals' and the motorcycles themselves are supported by house bricks! Again, apologies if is posted elsewhere on the site.

Hello i am restoring old Norton motorcycles. At the Moment i´am restoring one of the motorcycles of the photo below. For your Information the photos are not connected. The photo above is after the second world war (1947, with Norton International) and the photo below is from 1928 or 1929 (Norton ES2 or CS1). I am very intersted to get a high Resolution scan of both photos for private use. Thank you very much for your help. Kind regards Ralf

 

[mikejee]

Norton Driver
Your photos are not visable to me.

 

[carolina]

Norton Driver
Your photos are not visable to me.

I can see them when I clicked on them

 

[mikejee]

Nothing to click on. Doesn't worry me too much though as not motorcycle person

 

[Brian B]

Doug
I don't know if this will help but go to page one of this thread and look at the messages as there are a couple of maps of Aston with Bracebridge Street shown. I lived at 160 which is opposite the Brass Foundry and if I remember correctly no 71 is shaded in red. You map be able to identify 212 from that otherwise the gentleman that posted the maps may be able to help.
Cheers
Dave Bunford

Hi Dave,

Did you know the Baker family that lived at 156?

Brian B

 

[Susan shaw]

Hi There, I've come across some photographs from Coronation Day 1953 on what I believe is Bracebridge Street (please correct me if I'm wrong) I know The Keough's lived at number 195 and that they were still there at this time as I have addressed letters.

These photographs are fantastic SmartSavage. I have just come across them. I am new to doing all this, so am slowly finding my way. I worked at Benton and Stone in the general office for six wonderful years , 1964 - 1970. Such a generous company. Happy memories.

 

[Susan shaw]

Well Sugar, I think you could well be right! My Uncle and Aunt sold the cafe in about 67/68 and moved to Wylde Green. I don't know anything about the new owners though. I don't think the cafe survived for much longer as everything was flattened in the redevelopment. It was a funny building with most of the rooms designed to fit the corner plot.

Hi Lady Penelope. Did you work at Benton and Stone in the mid sixties? Sue

 

[Lady Penelope]

Hi Sue, yes I did.

 

[michaelwicks54]

These photographs are fantastic SmartSavage. I have just come across them. I am new to doing all this, so am slowly finding my way. I worked at Benton and Stone in the general office for six wonderful years , 1964 - 1970. Such a generous company. Happy memories.

Hello Susan. My dad used to work at Benton & Stones in the 1960's. They always looked after the workers, especially at Christmas, when everyone was invited to the Christmas party. I can remember him taking me & 2 of my brothers to one of the parties. Had our photo taken before we went in. Still have that photo. We were living in Bracebridge street at the time (number20).

 

[Susan shaw]

Hi Sue, yes I did.

Oh gosh.... I am so excited. I started as a junior. In 1964. Sandra Hunt taught me the ropes.. The office girls used your uncles cafe, although we did have a canteen. Loved the sausage cobs. It has been a lifetime ago but never forgotten Benton & Stone. Do you remember us? Hope you are well Kind regards,

 

[Susan shaw]

Hello Susan. My dad used to work at Benton & Stones in the 1960's. They always looked after the workers, especially at Christmas, when everyone was invited to the Christmas party. I can remember him taking me & 2 of my brothers to one of the parties. Had our photo taken before we went in. Still have that photo. We were living in Bracebridge street at the time (number20).

Hello Micheal. Thanks for the reply. What was his name. Although I worked in the offices, being a junior I did all the running about. Not complaining, I loved it. There were different shops. Capstan shop, Auto shop, Brass shop to name a few. I had to walk through them all daily and got to know all the guys and gals! They were great. The offices were in Aston Brook Street, so you can imagine I covered a lot of miles. I don’t think I ever got to know anyone personally in Bracebridge Street or Aston Brook Street but anyone I passed would have had a cheery hello. Kind regards, Sue

 

[michaelwicks54]

Hello Micheal. Thanks for the reply. What was his name. Although I worked in the offices, being a junior I did all the running about. Not complaining, I loved it. There were different shops. Capstan shop, Auto shop, Brass shop to name a few. I had to walk through them all daily and got to know all the guys and gals! They were great. The offices were in Aston Brook Street, so you can imagine I covered a lot of miles. I don’t think I ever got to know anyone personally in Bracebridge Street or Aston Brook Street but anyone I passed would have had a cheery hello. Kind regards, Sue

Hello Susan. I know my dad worked in the Brass shop, making the Brass buttons. His name was Arthur Wicks, though I do remember him sometimes doing the night shifts. Even though Aston has changed (for the worst, some would say), at least we still have the fond memories. They were hard times, but every one was happy. If I could go back in time for just one day, those are the days I would choose. Have added 2 photo's for you. One is of me with my 2 brothers & 2 unknown lads just before going into the Christmas party. Kindest regards, Michael

 

[Susan shaw]

Hello Susan. I know my dad worked in the Brass shop, making the Brass buttons. His name was Arthur Wicks, though I do remember him sometimes doing the night shifts. Even though Aston has changed (for the worst, some would say), at least we still have the fond memories. They were hard times, but every one was happy. If I could go back in time for just one day, those are the days I would choose. Have added 2 photo's for you. One is of me with my 2 brothers & 2 unknown lads just before going into the Christmas party. Kindest regards, Michael

After my junior stint at Benton & Stone I went on to a section . We did the invoicing and wages. I don’t recall your dads name but I bet I knew him. Think Mr Ryder would have been his foreman.
They were hard times, couldn’t agree more but they were very happy times. When I talk about the good old days (often) my daughter rolls her eyes.... Mom, how could you call them good old days, you didn’t even have hot water.. True but we did have a tin bath and Drene shampoo.
Thanks for great photos. Will have to search for Aston Brook Street photos soon
Kind regards, Sue

 

[michaelwicks54]

After my junior stint at Benton & Stone I went on to a section . We did the invoicing and wages. I don’t recall your dads name but I bet I knew him. Think Mr Ryder would have been his foreman.
They were hard times, couldn’t agree more but they were very happy times. When I talk about the good old days (often) my daughter rolls her eyes.... Mom, how could you call them good old days, you didn’t even have hot water.. True but we did have a tin bath and Drene shampoo.
Thanks for great photos. Will have to search for Aston Brook Street photos soon
Kind regards, Sue

Yes, Susan. Mr Ryder was his forman. I seem to remember my dad mentioning him, & me being only young asked my dad if he rides a bike. I got told off for this though. The younger generation just do not understand what it was really like in those days. But at least we were happy in our own sweet way. Kindest regards, Michael.

 

[Susan shaw]

Yes, Susan. Mr Ryder was his forman. I seem to remember my dad mentioning him, & me being only young asked my dad if he rides a bike. I got told off for this though. The younger generation just do not understand what it was really like in those days. But at least we were happy in our own sweet way. Kindest regards, Michael.

 

[Lady Penelope]

Oh gosh.... I am so excited. I started as a junior. In 1964. Sandra Hunt taught me the ropes.. The office girls used your uncles cafe, although we did have a canteen. Loved the sausage cobs. It has been a lifetime ago but never forgotten Benton & Stone. Do you remember us? Hope you are well Kind regards,

Sorry Susan, I started my post in reply to you and then got interrupted so it looks a bit terse. Wasn't meant to be.

I started at B & S in 1963 in the Warehouse but got transferred to the other building (yours) as they'd got someone else to do my section while I was in hospital (understandable as I lost quite a lot of time). I can't remember how long I was there and remember faces more than names. I do remember Mrs Speer who was secretary to Mr Creed? I'm still in touch with her so easy to remember!! One thing that sticks in my mind from working in the Warehouse was I had to learn to answer the telephone. I was absolutely terrified. There was a line of booths by our section and if one rang and you were free you had to answer it and then find the girl who was on that particular section. We didn't have a telephone at home but I still don't know why I should be afraid to answer one. Thinking about it I must have left in 1964.

 

[michaelwicks54]

After my junior stint at Benton & Stone I went on to a section . We did the invoicing and wages. I don’t recall your dads name but I bet I knew him. Think Mr Ryder would have been his foreman.
They were hard times, couldn’t agree more but they were very happy times. When I talk about the good old days (often) my daughter rolls her eyes.... Mom, how could you call them good old days, you didn’t even have hot water.. True but we did have a tin bath and Drene shampoo.
Thanks for great photos. Will have to search for Aston Brook Street photos soon
Kind regards, Sue

Hello Susan. I bet you are like me (good at faces but no good at names). Here is a photo of my dad, though it was taken way after Enots, he had not changed much. I do remember him coming home one night quite unexpectedly wearing his white overalls, & scaring me & my mum.

 

[Susan shaw]

Hello Susan. I bet you are like me (good at faces but no good at names). Here is a photo of my dad, though it was taken way after Enots, he had not changed much. I do remember him coming home one night quite unexpectedly wearing his white overalls, & scaring me & my mum.

That’s great, thank you but I don’t remember the face. My husband to be was an apprentice in the Brass shop (6 months stint) he doesn’t remember your dads face. There was another charge hand in the brass shop ... Bill somebody.... he remembers him okay. Kind regards

 

[Susan shaw]

Sorry Susan, I started my post in reply to you and then got interrupted so it looks a bit terse. Wasn't meant to be.

I started at B & S in 1963 in the Warehouse but got transferred to the other building (yours) as they'd got someone else to do my section while I was in hospital (understandable as I lost quite a lot of time). I can't remember how long I was there and remember faces more than names. I do remember Mrs Speer who was secretary to Mr Creed? I'm still in touch with her so easy to remember!! One thing that sticks in my mind from working in the Warehouse was I had to learn to answer the telephone. I was absolutely terrified. There was a line of booths by our section and if one rang and you were free you had to answer it and then find the girl who was on that particular section. We didn't have a telephone at home but I still don't know why I should be afraid to answer one. Thinking about it I must have left in 1964.

Yes, I remember the Warehouse. all those NCR’s clanging away. . There was a group of us from Bloomsbury Girls School, we all started at Benton & Stone together. Olive Fogg, one of our group started in the Warehouse. Yes I remember Pat, Mr Creeds Secretary. Carol, John Dickinsons Secretary and Janet, she may have been Arthur Smiths Secretary........But the kindest of them all was Elsa Burke. She was H S Smiths Secretary, so generous. What about Geoffrey Birch, the Works Manager. He was a nice chap. Anyway, Nice chatting, very grateful for this forum to share happy memories. Stay safe . Kind regards, Sue

 

[michaelwicks54]

Yes, I remember the Warehouse. all those NCR’s clanging away. . There was a group of us from Bloomsbury Girls School, we all started at Benton & Stone together. Olive Fogg, one of our group started in the Warehouse. Yes I remember Pat, Mr Creeds Secretary. Carol, John Dickinsons Secretary and Janet, she may have been Arthur Smiths Secretary........But the kindest of them all was Elsa Burke. She was H S Smiths Secretary, so generous. What about Geoffrey Birch, the Works Manager. He was a nice chap. Anyway, Nice chatting, very grateful for this forum to share happy memories. Stay safe . Kind regards, Sue

Hello Anne. I see you mention Geoffrey Birch. Did he have a daughter named Anne. I was at Elkington Street school with her, & seem to vaguely remember her telling me about her dad, though it was a long, long time ago.

 

[Susan shaw]

Hello Anne. I see you mention Geoffrey Birch. Did he have a daughter named Anne. I was at Elkington Street school with her, & seem to vaguely remember her telling me about her dad, though it was a long, long time ago.

Hi Michael, No, I don't remember anything like that about him. I suppose it was because he was Management,.. perhaps. Life was different then .

 

[RRJ]

Hi Brummies!

Bit of a long shot but does anyone remember my family (Johnson) we lived at 14 Allesley St and then 128 Bracebridge St
between 1962 - 1968 My mother (Jean) with 4 young children and an absent father?