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S Rose & Co

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Rosesgirl

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S Rose & Co was a clothing and fancy goods warehouse located in Lionel street next to the post office tower .
My cousin Gail started there in 1972 in the Ladies and Children’s department. Mr Wesson was the department manager.
I started in 1974 my first job (same dept) - what an experience. The work ethic was so different back then but has stayed with me for life. Junior staff had to sweep up at the end of every day - taught us good discipline and respect.
Some really funny events happened though - I’m researching now about workplace pranks in 70s blimey the stuff we used to do would be unthinkable now.
Be great to hear if any of you either worked there ( not when it moved to Bordesley Typhoo tea former factory) or knew any one or you’ve 1970s pranks ( clean ones)
Ta very much
 
I started back end of the 70s just before the fire so I didn't get to know anyone much in the various departments (I started as accounts) until the move to the new building. After the fire a lot of departments moved into the building across the road for around a year before we moved to Digbeth.
 
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