DavidRa   10 #3541 Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) Wajs was the spelling I seem to remember. (Carl was in my class at Grimesthorpe) Walt I am sure there is a J in it we now no two letters W & J but thats not the spelling I remember.  Maybe not a J am thinking either Weisz Wiejz Waije.I give up Edited May 7, 2011 by DavidRa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
NETTIEJ Â Â 10 #3542 Posted May 7, 2011 Would that be where Carl Vice & I think he had a sister Marilyn lived?? If it is them I have a trivia question. I believe the vice family was of Polish origin so NettieJ will buy a drink for anyone that can give me the true spelling of Carl's surname.:hihi: Â NettieJ will not. sort yourself out splitlip I think it was Wajs, I know I was never sure how to spell it when we were at school but to try to remind me I always said WAJS . Marilyn was in my year at school Im gonna have to check this out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
NETTIEJ Â Â 10 #3543 Posted May 7, 2011 Hi Dave A little clue it begins with W, a "Jessop" buying a drink? they drink plenty never seen them buy many. Â Now then Mr Rawson behave yourself Our Terry's always stood at the bar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
NETTIEJ Â Â 10 #3544 Posted May 7, 2011 Wajs was the spelling I seem to remember. (Carl was in my class at Grimesthorpe)Â It reminds me of the one about the polish lad who went to the Opticians for an eye test. The Optician sat him in front of a chart and said " Can you read the bottom line Sir ?" Â The Polish lad said " Read it ................ I know him! " Â hahaha! Only just seen your post Walt Looks like great minds think alike. So we are bound to be right I think you were supposed to pronounce it Wise, but the spelling was Wajs as you say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pigeon   11 #3545 Posted May 7, 2011  Moved all the way to North Grimesthorpe then, to the posh side of Upwell Street. nice one Walt....... Waaaaaahhaaaaaaaaahaawwaaa.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rf2690 Â Â 10 #3546 Posted May 7, 2011 Â Sheila,starting at Grimesthorpe rd there was co-op chemist,bread shop which was called Pixleys before it became Buttons,the hairdressers Dorothy Fletchers (Emmie Greenwho lived in them houses opposite you on Hunsley st worked for her),Jack Asher was next,then Mortemers,then came a G/grocers,Williamsons barbers,then came another butchers Ithink called Harrisons (corner of Moss st) opposite corner was the co-op butchers,grocery & drapery,Sockets who had a double fronted windows,with a big archway where their work shop was,after that came the shops that stood back 1st one was Maes hairdressers followed by 2 more shops in the far corner was the chippy ,then Noahs & the last shop corner of Hunsley & Carlisle st was a G/grocer & flower shop,can you remember the pet shop at the bottom of Hunsley st & crown hill. After all that I am nearly 6yrs older than you.Shooter the field you refer to I think it was called Cookies field. the other butchers was called Allisons Jean,hope you're well.xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rf2690 Â Â 10 #3547 Posted May 7, 2011 hi sheila we,v met and you do know me ? Thats no help hehe, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
MA DEE Â Â 10 #3548 Posted May 7, 2011 Hi Good people of Grimesthorpe. I have to admit my nervousness at moving to an unfamiliar area was quite unfounded. I took the pooches for a walk this morning and all the people I encountered were so friendly. I think I'm going to be very happy living here. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
NETTIEJ   10 #3549 Posted May 7, 2011 Hi Good people of Grimesthorpe. I have to admit my nervousness at moving to an unfamiliar area was quite unfounded. I took the pooches for a walk this morning and all the people I encountered were so friendly. I think I'm going to be very happy living here. Thank you  Hi MA DEE Glad to hear you are settling in and meeting the folks of Grimesthorpe. I hope you are very happy living there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
MA DEE Â Â 10 #3550 Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks NettieJ I feel like a weight lifted off my shoulders...Feels like home 1st time in ages. Harvey the pooch seems quite happy too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mrsJDS   10 #3551 Posted May 7, 2011 Hi Good people of Grimesthorpe. I have to admit my nervousness at moving to an unfamiliar area was quite unfounded. I took the pooches for a walk this morning and all the people I encountered were so friendly. I think I'm going to be very happy living here. Thank you  Well look out for me Dee, I'm always out walking my dog and I'm still in Grimesthorpe I've never moved out of the village, I still love the place and the people who live here, you'll spot me a mile off I've got the ugliest little dog on the planet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
skippy   11 #3552 Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks Skippy. Was she short with dark hair?  She was about 5 foot 6 in the 60's, but her hair wasn't that dark, the entrance to their yard was opposite Dor's house, which was next to a bit of spare land at the bottom of Botham st. I only met her once, but we used to sit with her parents every weekend in the Grimey club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...