jmdee Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 The suit I had made when I got married cost 16 quid from John Collier. Three button Italian style, winkle picker shoes, real class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TORONTONY Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 The suit I had made when I got married cost 16 quid from John Collier. Three button Italian style, winkle picker shoes, real class! You could have got the shirt and tie included at H. Montague Burton i.e the Full Monty..LOL:hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampson Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I agree nobody like young guys don't wants to get hands dirty and work hard I retired as a Millwright in 2003 I live in Ontario as well been here since 1974 Brisn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinder Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) I agree theirs a lot of truth in that but who decided to end meaningful apprenticeships ? I know there isn't the call in manufacturing so much these days, but what ever the trade you want to learn there is no better way of learning it than on the job... But back in the day there was no better feeling than getting washed down and togged up for a Saturday night out... Suited and booted.......Magic !!! Edited June 4, 2015 by grinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TORONTONY Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 I agree theirs a lot of truth in that but who decided to end meaningful apprenticeships ? I know there isn't the call in manufacturing so much these days, but what ever the trade you want to learn there is no better way of learning it than on the job... But back in the day there was no better feeling than getting washed down and togged up for a Saturday night out... Suited and booted.......Magic !!! Fridays too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 That is what I was looking for when, I started this thread, the answer is as you say, nobody wants to get their hands dirty anymore, and tradesmen are diminishing rapidly world wide. Todays youngsters want to go straight into computer generated jobs and into an office environment. Life as we knew it is gone for good. I do. however, consider the word good, totally inapropriate for how I feel on the matter...lol I never find it particularly difficult to find a plasterer, mechanic, gardener, tiler... So they're obviously not diminishing that fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterR Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) Me on the left of pic in 1960 aged 16, looking shy, with one of my workmates from Firth Browns at Constance Grant's ballroom on West Street. I was wearing my 'made to measure' best suit in blue serge, blue tie, white shirt and 'Old Spice'. Can just make out a chain tie pin. The cuff links and piece of card in my breast pocket with three pointed bits of hanky on top are out of sight. I would wear my 'other' previous year's suit at work in the office where I was paid for walking around offices where beautiful girls were. Still, I suppose someone had to do it Transport was on a Lambretta scooter dressed as you see us and hoping it didn't rain on the way there Edited June 5, 2015 by PeterR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopT Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I love to watch the beginning of the film, 'Saturday Night Fever' when John Travolta gets ready to go out. Although I am from an older age it does remind me of the care we took to look our best when going out in our suits. Happy days! PopT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpetre Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Me on the left of pic in 1960 aged 16, looking shy, with one of my workmates from Firth Browns at Constance Grant's ballroom on West Street. I was wearing my 'made to measure' best suit in blue serge, blue tie, white shirt and 'Old Spice'. Can just make out a chain tie pin. The cuff links and piece of card in my breast pocket with three pointed bits of hanky on top are out of sight. I would wear my 'other' previous year's suit at work in the office where I was paid for walking around offices where beautiful girls were. Still, I suppose someone had to do it Transport was on a Lambretta scooter dressed as you see us and hoping it didn't rain on the way there Nice shot of Kayser Ellison's on one picture,(Sutherland Street/Carlisle Street East) used to live near there. I think the archway gate is still standing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TORONTONY Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 I never find it particularly difficult to find a plasterer, mechanic, gardener, tiler... So they're obviously not diminishing that fast. Not talking about right now. It won't happen in our lifetime, but it will happen, plus a lot of the trades you mention are often family businesses and hand me down skills. The major problems will be machinists, fitters, welders, tool and die makers, boilermakers, to name just a few. These are all skills where a full apprenticeship is required and are necessary for all kinds of industry. These are the areas of concern globally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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