The end of an era - Page 3

kestrelx · 02-08-2012, 22:39

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Was a very busy garage in the sixties, started serving my time at Townleys Joiners which was next door to Whites

Townleys' was still there in the 70's.

A gang of kids used to climb over their fence at night and sit on the roof.

jaysay · 03-08-2012, 08:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrelx

Townleys' was still there in the 70's.

A gang of kids used to climb over their fence at night and sit on the roof.

A guy called Wilf Marrow took it over and moved the house building part of Franklands there sometime in the 70s, don't know when they stopped trading

Lampman · 06-08-2012, 17:13

I think there was a report in the Telegraph a few weeks back.It mentioned an Urban Youth Zone,with an underground Skate Park.The sum of £300,000 was mentioned,can't remember if this was the sum needed or amount alreadyfound!

cashman · 06-08-2012, 18:12

was talking to the guy n his missus this afternoon, thats getting the place, told me its going to become a community centre, but nowt has been signed oer yet,