Phillip Pratt, Optician

[Bob Dobson]

The shop on Abbey Street was sold by Phillip Pratt to the present owner seven years ago. They do not have his new address, which is 'down South'. Can you help me find him?

[wadey]

Was he George's brother ?

[Bob Dobson]

I simply don't know. There was a Barrie Pratt at Accrington Grammar School, but they are not related.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by wadey

Was he George's brother ?

Ya he was Georges brother wadey, I used to mate out with Georges son when I was in my teens, as for Philip Bob, hell me must be knocking on a bit now

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by jaysay

hell me must be knocking on a bit now

I thought the same. I was in the same form as his daughter at high school.
My parents were born in 1909 so would be centenarians if they were still living.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

I thought the same. I was in the same form as his daughter at high school.
My parents were born in 1909 so would be centenarians if they were still living.

George was well into his seventies when he died, which must have been twenty years ago and I think Philip was the elder

[Bob Dobson]

One of these days, Jaysay, I'll come up with the name of somebody you HAVEN'T known or supped with.

Thanks M - I will speak with your reunion organiser.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

One of these days, Jaysay, I'll come up with the name of somebody you HAVEN'T known or supped with.

Thanks M - I will speak with your reunion organiser.

You've got a job on there then Bob

[Retlaw]

[quote=Bob Dobson;923468]One of these days, Jaysay, I'll come up with the name of somebody you HAVEN'T known or supped with.
E asn't supped wi me, an I swear I don't know im.
Retlaw

[wadey]

Thanks Jaysay, George died some years ago, think his daughter did an article for the local papers, I wonder if Phillip had a branch on Lower Deardengate at Haslingden

[Bob Dobson]

I have just spoken to one of Philip Pratt's sons, John. I have learned that Philip has died, also Jaqueline, mentioned by Margaret earlier. Philip's son Martin took the business over but sold out 7yrs ago and lives down South (?) I cannot help with the Haslingden query.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

I have just spoken to one of Philip Pratt's sons, John. I have learned that Philip has died, also Jaqueline, mentioned by Margaret earlier. Philip's son Martin took the business over but sold out 7yrs ago and lives down South (?) I cannot help with the Haslingden query.

So sad to hear that Jacqueline has died.
She never attended reunions but our organiser (Jean) kept track of most of us. Very few are 'whereabouts unknown'

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by wadey

Thanks Jaysay, George died some years ago, think his daughter did an article for the local papers, I wonder if Phillip had a branch on Lower Deardengate at Haslingden

I'm nearly sure he did wadey, having lived in hassy for a few years seem to remember a shop there, maybe we can get Bee to do some research when he comes back from holiday

[wadey]

Think it was the one with the clock outside between the Roebuck and the Legion, more of a jewellers than an opticians,will try and find a better photo

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[shillelagh]

yes it was phillip pratts in haslingden on lower deardengate ....i had my ears pierced there in december 1978 ... got a day off school to go and get em done cos my mum could only get an appointment on a wednesday morning ... and i talked my mum into getting hers pierced at the same time ...