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by homesick
Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:05 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Barnes Road School
Replies: 57
Views: 60877

Re: Barnes Road School

I went to Barnes with all these lads and played footy and cricket with them as well,although Trev Auty was a year older.Would love to know what they're up to these days.
by homesick
Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:39 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Frederick St.
Replies: 66
Views: 19192

Re: Frederick St.

Thursday was also a nightmare when the tv and womens' mags were out
by homesick
Thu Jan 13, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Frederick St.
Replies: 66
Views: 19192

Re: Frederick St.

On the subject of Frederick St.Does anybody remember Forsters paper shop?I used to be a deliver papers when the shop was on the corner of Corbridge St.and Taylor St.The business then moved to Fredrick St. in the early 70's.I was a close friend of Fred,John forster's brother. They were a lovely famil...
by homesick
Fri Dec 24, 2010 1:41 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: new suite
Replies: 10
Views: 3869

Re: new suite

So did my nanna, Annie Ord and uncle George Harris and his son Kenny.
by homesick
Sat Dec 04, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Taylor Street 1920 to 1940
Replies: 30
Views: 37082

Re: Taylor Street 1920 to 1940

Is MR Galley still alive?
by homesick
Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Taylor Street 1920 to 1940
Replies: 30
Views: 37082

Re: Taylor Street 1920 to 1940

Had many a sore back-side.He used to play a tune with the cane and took great pleasure in it.Does anyone know if Mr Galley is still alive? He was a real gent.
by homesick
Wed Dec 01, 2010 4:45 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Taylor Street 1920 to 1940
Replies: 30
Views: 37082

Re: Taylor Street 1920 to 1940

See Mr Leslie passed away a few months ago.
by homesick
Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Taylor Street 1920 to 1940
Replies: 30
Views: 37082

Re: Taylor Street 1920 to 1940

It is a small world .I also attended Barnes Rd. at about that time.
by homesick
Mon Nov 08, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: When Shields was alive
Replies: 25
Views: 7604

Re: When Shields was alive

My mam taking me to see the CO-OP store horses at the stables on Claypath Lane.
by homesick
Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Taylor Street 1920 to 1940
Replies: 30
Views: 37082

Re: Taylor Street 1920 to 1940

I lived at no.145 which was right next to Corbridge St, so no. 83 was near to Walpole St and opposite Lambert's general dealers.My mate Stevie Bell lived at no.81 during the 60's
by homesick
Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Marsden Street
Replies: 62
Views: 65034

Re: Marsden Street

My grandparents were Jack and Lizzie Cook and they lived above Harry Moffett's barber shop on the corner of Chi Rd. and Marsden St.My mam was velma and had a sister Olive and brothers Ken and Jack.Granda Cook's sister-in-law was Annie Cook and she had a second hand clothes shop near the top of John ...
by homesick
Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:03 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: baulard and fosters
Replies: 17
Views: 6912

Re: baulard and fosters

I think the garage you mean sold Vauxhall cars but I can't remember the name.
by homesick
Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Trinity School class photo
Replies: 4
Views: 1273

Re: Trinity School class photo

My Dad, Albert Ord attended Cone St. about then.
by homesick
Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Frederick St.
Replies: 66
Views: 19192

Re: Frederick St.

The chimp in Olsen's was kept in terrible conditions in a tiny cage and was naturally very agressive.I vividly remember going with my kid brother to the pet shop and the chimp ,it was called Bo Bo reached out and grabbed the wooly hat off his head .All the animals were kept in deplorable conditions.
by homesick
Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Frederick St.
Replies: 66
Views: 19192

Re: Frederick St.

Yes,the shop was inside a church, but I can't recall the name of the church
by homesick
Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Frederick St.
Replies: 66
Views: 19192

Re: Frederick St.

Wasn't there a shoe repair business at the top near Laygate where you had to go up loads of steps to get to it? Masons,I think it was called.I worked at Finefair where t he Palace used to be. We earned the princely sum of 2/6d and worked 8 hours a week after school.Loads of free sweets etc. Wink wink
by homesick
Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:18 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Frederick St.
Replies: 66
Views: 19192

Re: Frederick St.

Yes,Delilahcat ,the name eventually came to me.I was brought up in Taylor St. in the 60's and have many fond memories .Frederick St. used to be as busy as King St. in its' hayday.I was down there a few weeks ago and a lump came to my throat when I thought what it used to be like.
by homesick
Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Frederick St.
Replies: 66
Views: 19192

Re: Frederick St.

The name Cracketts or Crocketts came to mind maybe this will jog a few memories.
by homesick
Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Frederick St.
Replies: 66
Views: 19192

Frederick St.

Can anyone remember a shop in Frederick St. opposite Maxwells that sold nuts and bolts etc. and you could by only one if that was all you needed?
by homesick
Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:24 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Barnes Road School
Replies: 57
Views: 60877

Re: Barnes Road School

Brilliant photo,Pooter.Some of the names I remember are,Trev Auty,Barry Carr, Alan Green,Mal Newman,Brian Hunter,Kenny Bentham,Lenny Whale and Ray Malcom.Not fogetting Mr.Galley and Mr Hurst.I played for the teem the following year.