dunsel Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 As a minnow, nay, less, I remember Harry Hodges and Hobbos dad having their dinner in Ethels cafe on Shirland Lane. Once, Harry produced a matched pair of Holland and Holland shotguns, made to his specifications, amazing! It was said that Harry could neither read or write, (but he could count money). Diamond bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK HEWITT Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 As a minnow, nay, less, I remember Harry Hodges and Hobbos dad having their dinner in Ethels cafe on Shirland Lane. Once, Harry produced a matched pair of Holland and Holland shotguns, made to his specifications, amazing! It was said that Harry could neither read or write, (but he could count money). Diamond bloke. I remember Harry well his yard was on Tinsley Park Rd i also think Old man Hobbo did a bit of debt collecting for him at one time also for Jimmy Childs who had a yard on Carlise st opposite Newall rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsel Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Dont mess wi em, was the message, and well understood, Reight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy sellars Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 No one mentions any girls from shiregreen in the 50s come on guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wutanger Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Most were bullies but here are a few names from the past /ray morgan/mick cowan/albert green/jack hudson/denis hobson/billy and ronnie calvert/mick critch. I include boxing big hitters. what about lol knight, or the lowthers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex3659 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I was out with Dennis Hobson last night, he looks really well and is unbelievably fit for his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grappler Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I was out with Dennis Hobson last night, he looks really well and is unbelievably fit for his age. How old is he now Alex? my late Uncle knew him from back in the 1950's, if we are talking about the same man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex3659 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 How old is he now Alex? my late Uncle knew him from back in the 1950's, if we are talking about the same man. He's over 70 now at a guess about 72. He is doing a boxing promotion in Belfast next week with his son Dennis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grappler Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 He's over 70 now at a guess about 72. He is doing a boxing promotion in Belfast next week with his son Dennis. I think he might be a bit older than that in fact, maybe 74-75, anyway, good to hear he is still in good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 He's over 70 now at a guess about 72. He is doing a boxing promotion in Belfast next week with his son Dennis. And the rest, I'm going for 76, I say this because when I was 16 Dennis must have been circa 30. But having said that if he wants to be 67, who am I to argue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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