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the coffin place devon st

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gary jordan

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John Wilde & Co Ltd Devon St Nechells.
this is known localy as the coffin handle factory. From 1977 until 1981 this was my first job after leaving duddy had a great time while I was there worked with some great Nechells folk including Bill Nesbitt (Donna's Brother) for all you Cato st, Inkerman st, Dollman st folks( does anybody remember a cute blonde girl from down that way I think her name was Christine Fisher) Roy Watts Steven Bird Carol, Angela & Ray Langford it is still going strong and is now the largest supplier/ manufacturer of funeral wear in Europe proud to have worked there.
 
coffin factory

i worked there to around that time my name was mary i was about 16 then gt place.
 
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