spikey   10 #1 Posted October 27, 2004 does anyone remember big ada, she used to work on dixon lane market.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hazel   11 #2 Posted October 27, 2004 Yes When I was fist married she sold me 2 or 3 lettuce leaves instead of a lettuce, and I was too afraid of her to take it back. She was an awesome Lady ( I take that back she was no lady)  Hazel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dollypeg   10 #3 Posted October 27, 2004 I remember being terrified of Big Ada when I was little. My uncle used to run a pub in Dixon Lane, nicknamed The Cowsheds, and she was one of his regulars. she once gave me a two shilling piece for singing her a song and I burst out crying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Highnote   10 #4 Posted October 28, 2004 Wow,mention of the "Cowsheds"how many people knew where these were?,when doing my National Service in the RAF a mate of mine from London came home with me for a 48 and my Father took us round many of the "Watering Holes"unknown to me at that time,and these included the cowsheds,thanks for a happy memory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
PopT   10 #5 Posted December 25, 2004 I remember Big Ada she had the top pitch at the very top of Dixon Lane.  I was there early one Saturday morning when some misguided but very fellow set up his barrow on her pitch.  She went ballistic, I have never seen anyone move his stuff so fast  The air was blue with her language and she threatened to throw him, his barrow and his stock down the lane.  She wasn't called Big Ada for nothing as she was immense.  Happy Days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kingfisher   10 #6 Posted December 25, 2004 Does anyone remember little Herbert down Dixon Lane from the same era as big ada,he used to go in the Double Six(Old number12)for a drinkand the landlord used to put the glass on the bar where he couldnt reach it It washumourous watching him try to get hold of his pint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sheffexpat   10 #7 Posted December 26, 2004 For a few years in her career,Big Ada used to go in the Barleycorn a lot on Cambridge Street.{I think it's Henry's now ?] Most of the time she sat on a stool at the bar ,chatting to the Landlady,who,I think ,came from London---this was the early or mid---60's. All sorts of rumours,stories and legends grew up,concerning Ada.I don't know what was true or false as I never knew her personally,but, not many people in Sheffield at that time would take librties with her ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sweetdexter   10 #8 Posted December 26, 2004 Was it 'Little Herbert', Who used to sell,"get your dancing micky,a micky or a minnie" in the old rag market? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
PopT   10 #9 Posted December 27, 2004 Memories, Memories!  "Get your dancing Micky's, a Micky or a Minnie.  Everyone's a winner!  Those few words bring so many memories come flooding back  Thanks Sweetdexter!    Happy Days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hazel   11 #10 Posted February 25, 2005 Hi Vera, here's the thread you wanted. Brings back memories. Hazel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jossman   10 #11 Posted February 25, 2005 Little Herbert used to shout, "Get yer Bouncin' Mickeys, everyone a novelty. Get yer kiddie of me stall lady, 'ees peeing on the raddishes". Many happy memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Timbuck   10 #12 Posted February 26, 2005 This thread as been on a couple of times before.... "the bouncing Micky theme" was one of my mate's favourate party pieces..as i remember it went like this ..  Get your Bouncing Micky's here Get your Bouncing Micky's here Every one on a string Every one on a spring If they don't bounce today they'll bounce tomorrow If they don't bounce tomorrow They ain't Bouncing Micky's  He used to stand at the top of the Moor with a tray full of Mickey's...and we Kid's used to mimic him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...