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Karateman · 06-01-2012, 21:17

My mother Gladys, who has now passed away told me a few times about how in the early part of last century, probably would be just after the war, her brother Richard I think maybe aged about 8 ish regularly used to play with Gerard at their home in Oxford street. I seem to remember his parents were very protective of him and would only let a small number of children play with Gerard, my uncle obviously being one of them. Why my uncle I'm not sure, maybe they were a very influential family in the area. I seem also to recall her saying something like "he would be summond" to go and play with him, but its a bit vague to be honest....

Phil

06-01-2012, 21:17	#7
Karateman Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 297 Liked: 18 times Rep Power: 607	Re: Accrington lad who became world famous artist My mother Gladys, who has now passed away told me a few times about how in the early part of last century, probably would be just after the war, her brother Richard I think maybe aged about 8 ish regularly used to play with Gerard at their home in Oxford street. I seem to remember his parents were very protective of him and would only let a small number of children play with Gerard, my uncle obviously being one of them. Why my uncle I'm not sure, maybe they were a very influential family in the area. I seem also to recall her saying something like "he would be summond" to go and play with him, but its a bit vague to be honest.... Phil