markfry

You're right about Harold Brooks Woggle Mrs Nora Fry of the bakers shop was my Grandmother & I would quite often assist (age 4 or 5), especially if the customer usually tipped. . We lived at the opposite side of the gennel, 4 houses away in the back to back's, so I used to go to Brocks for my grandfather's Green Un which was a great adventure for me, especially as I used to ask for a 'Green One'.

I believe it was very tough, mum says the same about the 'mothers'. I'll have to pay a little better attention next time she brings it up.

I was born & lived in Well Rd, Heeley 1960 to 65. My family also occupied most of the block of 6 back to back houses/shops. My grandmother & grandfather Sid & Nora Fry had the bakers/tripe shop, my aunt Olive & Arthur Payne had the hairdressers & greengrocers. My Grandad Sid had a workshop above a shop or something down London Rd. He did a lot of work for cinemas & also did work for some of the gangs venues & clubs, so didn't make a great profit. I well remember Taggy's ice cream & bands marching by one day, going down the yard to the outside toilet, newspaper squares nailed on the door to wipe. The Lump across the Rd from us, Mr Kendall's yard just up from us (I saw his chimney fall down in the gales on night, from my mum & dad's bed, as the storm had spooked me too). The boy next door to grandma's was called Broderick & always wanted to set fire to things!!!. I loved Heeley, visiting my family regularly until they were forced out by compulsory purchase order. I have only just found this thread, it has sparked off great memories, thanks to all that have posted & made this a great site.

I was 3 at the time & was allowed into my parents bed due to the storm. Laying between my mum & dad, I watched through their bedroom window (we had no upstairs curtains) as Mr Kendall's chimney first wobbled a little & then crashed down. I did not see the last part of the fall, as I had shot under the covers by then. We lived on Well Rd & Mr Kendall's yard backed on to our back garden. I can still remember that quite clearly.

My mum Pamela Hall was in Fullwood Cottage Homes until leaving school around 1940. She has often told me of looking after the young ones, having a large bag of sugar each at the table & making toffee to try & get rid of the stuff. She can't bring to mind the names of the 'mothers', but often comes up with little gems.

I was born & lived in Well Rd, Heeley 1960 to 65. My family also occupied most of the block of 6 back to back houses/shops. My grandmother & grandfather Sid & Nora Fry had the bakers/tripe shop, my aunt Olive & Arthur had the hairdressers & greengrocers. My Grandad Sid had a workshop above a shop or something down London Rd. He did a lot of work for cinemas & also did work for some of the gangs venues & clubs, so didn't make a great profit. I well remember Taggy's ice cream & bands marching by one day, going down the yard to the outside toilet, newspaper squares nailed on the door to wipe. The Lump across the Rd from us, Mr Kendall's yard just up from us (I saw his chimney fall down in the gales on night, from my mum & dad's bed, as the storm had spooked me too). The boy next door to grandma's was called Broderick & always wanted to set fire to things!!!. I loved Heeley, visiting my family regularly until they were forced out by compulsory purchase order. I have only just found this thread, it has sparked off great memories, thanks to all that have posted & made this a great site.