Hi everyone. I used to work at Smith Bros and Webb. I knew Neville, Ted Crampton, Pat Patterson, Mr Morgan, Freddie Butler, O.D. Smith et al.
C W Huxley was my father. He sadly passed away in 1968 - followed not far after by Neville. I also was friendly with Fred Basseigle (spelling?)
My first ever memory is traveling in Fred Stott's little Austin car in March 1953 - driving under the railway bridge and up Robin Hood Lane. I could go on.
Wendy I remember you and owe you a debt of gratitude - you sort of introduced me to the Kinks - and I have often modeled myself on Ray Davies.
I learned to smoke at Smith Bros & Webb ! I worked on that handbrake - Ted promoted me to the post of "Improver" - I think I got an extra 1/2d per hour. I also worked on the Februat railway washers which I still see around the country.
My mother worked at Smith Bros Construction - and met dad there - so I owe my life to O.D. I have opinions and theories that I won't go public on regards that particular set of circumstancses.
Mom is still alive - but has critical dementia and has no memories of those times.
I'm actually here researching my maternal grandfather - but this is a great find.
Regards to all.