smileyjiver Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hi Smileyjiver. If the Eric you are thinking of was a small, dark haired guy then yes it was the same Eric. I worked alongside him on the loading bay at Rackhams for eight years. He did indeed live at Deepcar and as I remember he had four young sons who are all probably grown up now. I notice your location is the Isle of Wight, strangely enough Eric was born there, in Ventnor I think. I left Rackhams in 1986 and can't remember the last time I saw him, although I did learn that he had sadly died about ten years ago. Hi Korn47 - yes that's the one! Well what a small world. Sorry to hear though that he has died. That's a great shame as I always remember him as a really nice person. Very friendly chap. He often used to give me samples of perfume (I don't think he was supposed to tho) that I think would have otherwise been thrown away. I had no idea that Eric originated from the Isle of Wight. I actually live on West Wight - other side of the Island to Ventnor. I don't suppose you will remember me at all - but I often used to come and stand at the loading bay talking to Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I'd like to say that I was in ladies underwear but it wouldn't be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corn2 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyjiver Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi Korn47 Just sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian1761 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Anyone remember the window display team from early eighties. Keith Hallowes, Bohdan Karmasan, Pat Elwis, Lyn Beckett, Su Pearson , Beverley Oddy, Christine Jackson, Chris Bramhall, Ian Knowles, David Webster. Whatabout John the Porter and Bill on Staff Entrance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corn2 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Anyone remember the window display team from early eighties. Keith Hallowes, Bohdan Karmasan, Pat Elwis, Lyn Beckett, Su Pearson , Beverley Oddy, Christine Jackson, Chris Bramhall, Ian Knowles, David Webster. Whatabout John the Porter and Bill on Staff Entrance! Hi Ian 1761, you've just mentioned my name in your post but I'm trying to think who you are! Send me a PM if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redshadow Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I knew a lady whom sold flowers by the entrance door Eileen, I think her name was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez 1 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I Started work there in 1984 until 1991 remember such names as David Gregory Menswear Buyer, Arthur Sharkey, Lee Goodison, Stuart Brailsford, lyn Cooper I worked on various departments, Menswear, Stationery , Lighting, Life Style, Customer Services, and Hardware Still see Julie Hancock, Brendan Hughes and Dave Grayson at the United Matches. Good Times. Hi I worked on mens tailoring and luggage for 2 years with George ,Arthur Sharkey,Pat, Dave Grayson.Was assistant manager on there,had some good times.Be nice to get in touch with some of them if anyone can help.Did Julie Handcock work on menswear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna26 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Was it Rackhams that had a grand piano and someone playing it ,think it was near the escalator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez 1 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hi there donna, Cant remember seeing a piano in there when i was there,maybe it was in when it was walshes it was suppose to have been very posh in those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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