It's Latif's warehouse store.what is the building now ?or has it been demolished.
As any one any memories of "Chamberline & Hookham" New Bartholomew Street.
I did 6 months working at that factory as part of my early GEC WITTON Apprenticeship.
I was told it used to be a workhouse? any one confirm that?
My old dad worked at Chamberlain and Hookham for about 18 years in the fifties and sixties until it closed down. He worked in MD4 shop, named Ray Jones. Every day apart from Sunday, he'd walk from Ladywood where we lived to the factory and back again,couldn't afford transport or even bus fare.The best thing I remember was the children's Christmas party. Entertainment from comedians and magicians then a slap up party,everything you would expect has a child at a party. Then you get a present from Santa and a brown paper bag full of sweets colouring books pencils. Finally they'd show you where you parent worked and the machine he operated. You'd be then collected to home. Best afternoons of my life. Beautiful fond memories. God bless you dad.I worked here in 1960 and started off as a junior clerk under a Mrs Clay who was firm but fair. Sheila was the telephonist and
taught me how to use the switchboard. There were three young men I remember, George, Iver and Larry. I went with the
chauffeur to the main post office to load the franking machine. I also had to make Mr.Moss his coffee in the morning and
tea in the afternoon. When the post arrived it was my job to take it round to the different offices.
I have fond memories of Chamberlain and Hookham and often wonder what happened to those I worked with.
My name is Shirley so if there is anybody out there who remembers me I would love to hear from them.
only just catching up with this thread...what lovely memories trevor....thanksMy old dad worked at Chamberlain and Hookham for about 18 years in the fifties and sixties until it closed down. He worked in MD4 shop, named Ray Jones. Every day apart from Sunday, he'd walk from Ladywood where we lived to the factory and back again,couldn't afford transport or even bus fare.The best thing I remember was the children's Christmas party. Entertainment from comedians and magicians then a slap up party,everything you would expect has a child at a party. Then you get a present from Santa and a brown paper bag full of sweets colouring books pencils. Finally they'd show you where you parent worked and the machine he operated. You'd be then collected to home. Best afternoons of my life. Beautiful fond memories. God bless you dad.