Post by Les on Dec 9, 2017 11:58:16 GMT
Maidstone I remember it well:
Hello again
The "ruddy faced" newspaper seller who stood outside the Red Lion (Gin Palace) at the top of High Street, was definitely called CYRIL.
The gentleman who used to throw bread to pigeons and swear at passers-by in Gabriels Hill was called, VIC GASH and he lived in nearby Ringlestone.
Other well known faces in Maidstone at the time was an old chap who was (reputedly) shellshocked from the war. His name was "SNOWBALL" and he lived somewhere around North Borough School. ----------------------------------------------
I lived in Ringlestone from 1946 (when I was born) to 1965 (when I got married) and have seen lots of names on M-I-K-I-Well. Many of them I remember well.
I know I love lists, but I list below some of those who were brought up in Ringlestone in the fifites and sixties. My hope is that the names invoke their own memories of these people, to all readers of this excellent site. I will list Calder Rd on this occasion and in the future I will list Dickens, Egerton, Edna, Lushington, Monctons and Chatham Road.
CALDER ROAD Mick, Robert, Ralph, Tony and Evelyn Veness. Rodney Carter Malcolm Hayes, Neville Hayes George, Roy, Douglas,Jim, Jean Morgan Pearl, Pauline, Pamela,Penny Wightman William, Keith,Walter, Marjory Sedge Colin, Pauline, Wills David,Maureen, Knott Martin, Yvonne, Earl Barry, Angela, Emery Nigel Iggleden (died in a motor bike accident aged 19) Ruth, Joan, David, Morris Huggett Dennis Brooks Diane, Terry, Franks Janet, Derek,Margaret Swan Geoff Goldup Len, Marylin,Avis, Bond Charlie Dann Kenny, Derek, Brooker Ian,Leo Pratt Angus Ring and brother "Cruiser" Terry, Colin, Alan, Janet, Neville, Durling Wendy, Joy, Eillen, Rex Gibbons Pete, Teresa, Bridget, Gamble Rob, June, Jackie Tucker John (Jinxy) Stevens June, Ray Cross The shopkeepers in Calder Road were, THE CO-OP the Manager was Mr Alan Watson who lived in Edna Road, SMITHS STORES AND OFF LICENCE Ted an Ethel (Vi) Smith who lived on the premises WCL CUTBUSH The local Butcher who also lived above the shop
Hope this has jogged a few fond memories.
Heres till next time! All the best
Blimey you've got a memory