BermondseyBoy

My family had a transport firm in Peckham and when my cousin was 17 and past his car test, they tried to get one of those ERFs down below the 3 ton unladen so he could drive it. They removed the inner wheels, the floorboards anything they could within the law. The ministry refused to co-operate on w...

Thats a well dressed family. Walking stick included, looks like the small child is in harness for reins. Long time since I've seen those.

Thank you for that, it brought back many memories. The camaraderie of the drivers, how they would help you to turn the steering wheel when backing into a tight spot by kicking on the road wheels to help you turn, 30s (£1.50) a night subsistence money. As you say, hard but happy days.

Used to look forward to PLA muggo coming round in 60s.

It's difficult to know what to say when this happens, I'm sure there are many people on this forum that would like to convey their condolences to you and to remind you that, although you may not have Jen's company, you will always have many happy memories.

I remember that large bomb hole along side the tabernacle, we kids thought it ideal for us and our bikes.

They also gave them away with the Beano, Beezer and Topper comics.

That was my first job every Saturday, take the accumulator over to Standivans the cycle shop to have it recharged. It supplied the radio valves heater. He also supplied the grid-bias and the high tension batteries for the radio.

I saw a prototype Concorde at the Royal Aircraft Establishment being stress tested. It was strapped down with hydraulic rams flexing the wings up and down. Strangely sad sight, look like a trapped bird.

Can still buy them from the jar in our traditional sweet shop here in Helston. 'Ansome.