Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Summer 1955. Left to right: Pat Holt, Raymond Henson, Glennys Wells, Eric Ingle, Sylvia Robinson and Melvyn York. Interesting footnote to this photo. Eric Ingle's parents, apparently, kept the sweet shop on the corner of Berridge Road and Oakland Street at this time. I knew the shop slightly later on when it was kept by the lovely Mr and Mrs Merriman. I would imagine it changed hands in the late 50s. I know PeverilPeril was familiar with this shop during his time at Berridge and he may recall the Ingles. The Merrimans emigrated to Australia in the early 70s to join family already out there. Image originally posted by Glennys Wells. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Can't see the Photo Jill ?...but i can tell you about Eric Ingle...my mate at Padstow,,,his mam and Dad kept the Paper Shop,Post office on Andover road,,Bestwood estate,,,Eric was in my class,,,he married a girl off Andover road Barbara Webb.....Sadly last time i saw them was early 2000's ,,Eric was in the same ward as my Dad at City Hospital....and he Passed away not long after............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Not sure why you can't see the photo, Ben. I can see it. Interesting information re Eric Ingle. His family obviously moved to your area and sold the shop to the Merrimans! That's what I love about this site. There's always someone who can add information to a name. It's a small world! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Yes,,the Ingle's were a nice family,,,Eric had a brother John who went to High Pavement,,last i heard (saw) John he was living in Bestwood Village not long ago,,, Eric was a big good looking lad so didnt let him come out at night with us in case he cramped my style,,lol,, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 I'm amazed we've not found some of your lady loves, Ben. Some older photos coming up, so there's time yet! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,016 Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Ben I can remember the Ingles , I used to have a paper round for them, the only thing I can remember of one of the sons is that he had a BSA motorbike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 I recall Eric showing us his new Motorbike,,,thought it was a Tiger Cub''.....could be wrong,,,i had a paper round too for them,,,12/6 per week ,,,did Leybourne and Southglade........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,016 Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Ben I did Arnold road, Arnside, Torbay then then quite a few on the then new Bestwood Park Estate for 14 bob a week, I feel sure it was a BSA C15, but it might have been the one of his brother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 963 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Another smaller group. I notice on the shelves in the background, woven baskets which children had made and a few over ‘craft’ exhibits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Originally posted by Glennys Wells, this was taken in Summer 1955 and includes Susan Moore whose mother was, at that time, the school Secretary, Jean Foster and Lesley Harriman. In my day, the school Secretary was Mrs J A Davies, a lovely lady who was at Berridge for many years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Another 1950s small group hard at work at Berridge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Not getting any of your photos Jill..........get everyone elses............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 963 Posted August 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 I’m putting the photos are on an external photo hosting site. I can’t say why you aren’t seeing them. Perhaps your security settings and or anti virus are blocking them but suspect it’s something your end rather then here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Thanks for that Lets......like i say,its just Jills i don't get............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 All I'm putting on is the info to go with the photos, Ben. I'm not uploading any images. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 I don't get any 'brighter' with age ''DAH',,,,,,,Thanks mi-duck i see young Eric now........... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Funny how a topic on here can lead to memories of entirely different things,,,been thinking about Eric since Jill mentioned him. I remember him coming to Padstow i think in the 3rd year,,,he was a good sporting lad,,he played Cricket and football for Padstow,,not a bad goalkeeper, being the tallest in the year. We joined the Coop youth club together (coop arts centre on broad st) most of our old class did,just after leaving school,,had some great times there,,,lots of dancing and football,,,remember Eric having a fight in the toilets with a little hard nut whose name eludes me,,Foster i think. Eric lost and i cleaned him up bless him.........Also remember Eric getting the 'Strap' for walking on the grass at Padstow,,,imagine that today............Over the ensuing years only saw him on odd occasions,,i was canvassing for new business for 'VG' stores about 1975 and came across him at a shop he ran with his brother in Spondon,,,also met up at a school re-union about 1986,,,then the last time at City Hospital.........Think in his latter years he worked for the Ilkeston funeral directors.......lovely bloke passed too soon............... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Which year would Eric have joined Padstow, Ben? I'm just trying to work out when the sweet shop run by his parents changed hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 I would think 57 or 58............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Thanks, Ben. That would fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,465 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, benjamin1945 said: Not getting any of your photos Jill..........get everyone elses............... I'm seeing them all, from everyone. What are you viewing on ? Phone/Tablet/ etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Its ok Cliff ton,,,i also am seeing them all,,,it was just me being a bit thick............ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 963 Posted August 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Jill and I have agreed a system. I’m uploading the images and Jill is providing what information there is below them. Sorry if this has caused some confusion. I should have explained. Here’s another Berridge group. Jill will comment with her research on it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Second row back, third from the right is almost certainly my older sister, although she's grimacing! This puts the image at first year juniors, academic year 1957/8. My sister still has an old school exercise book from this time which notes, on 02 December 1957, that her baby sister was born during the weekend! Teacher is possibly Mrs Peat, a hard number who wasn't much liked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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