top4718 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) You quote KINGS ROAD ! Is that a typo, did you mean King Street which is the location I am after. Yes sorry, King Street. Edited January 29, 2018 by nikki-red fixed the quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyTup Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 'I thang yew' isn't that one of (depending on how old you are) Arthur Askey's lines ? He was a 'supposed' comedian from Liverpool but I did not know that his un-humour was appreciated in north east Derbyshire. Also, isn't Mick Jagger's (yes him) grandmother buried in Eckington ? Really enjoyed reading this. As a “top-ender” I’d have to disagree with your assessment of the bottom end being better. But you brought back lovely memories there. Thank you! I took photo’s of “Porky Rowland” in his shop shortly before it closed. Still had the old cash register in £’s, shillings and pence, post decimalisation! He knew who I was before I even asked his permission to take the photos. Not because I’m famous or anything like that. But several generations of my family lived in Eckington and he immediately identified me as one of the clan. If I wasn’t tuning in by phone I’d probably tell more about my memories of some of the other places you mention. For now though.. do you remember “The Wizard”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top4718 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Really enjoyed reading this. As a “top-ender” I’d have to disagree with your assessment of the bottom end being better. But you brought back lovely memories there. Thank you! I took photo’s of “Porky Rowland” in his shop shortly before it closed. Still had the old cash register in £’s, shillings and pence, post decimalisation! He knew who I was before I even asked his permission to take the photos. Not because I’m famous or anything like that. But several generations of my family lived in Eckington and he immediately identified me as one of the clan. If I wasn’t tuning in by phone I’d probably tell more about my memories of some of the other places you mention. For now though.. do you remember “The Wizard”? I remember The Wizard - shop on (I think) Market St, quite close to the Duke of York, used to sell bric a brac and (I think again) household cleaning products, I remember saving up to buy a "pub mirror" as a Christmas present from there. ---------- Post added 29-01-2018 at 23:33 ---------- SandyBottoms looking for bullheads and crayfish under the stones Para bank with sledges in winter and cardboard slides in summer The Canners -nicking carrots from the sacks outside and the foul smelling pea slime Mr Carter from the chippy giving us a free fishcake to get us to clear off Also Porky Rowlands the best shop in Eckington ( umm I thang yew) Billy French's the second best The bottom end being better than the top end (undisputed fact) Camms school (the old one with Mr Kennon and Mr Woodhead) Walking to Mosborough to get the 2p bus fare into town Running back from Mosborough to get the last half hour in the Mossbrook Charlie Jessop and Frankie (have you got any on missus ) Lowbridge The day they opened the by pass away from the centre of the village The feast Eckington Show with Jackie Fox as Lady Godiva Eckington Gala and the shop window competition There are loads more from some very happy days Some great memories here I certainly remember most of these. I was telling my lad about Bill Kennon the other week. I lived very near Charlie Jessop (and his lad Reg) as a kid. Can you remember when some of the "fe'asters" got into trouble with the police and the "feast" stayed on the field near the West End for two full weeks, brilliant for us young uns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyTup Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I give you... Rankins! Anyone remember that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top4718 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 I give you... Rankins! Anyone remember that? The name sounds very familiar, what was it? I've got a recollection of clothing of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back9Kev Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 A few replies Rankins This shop was on market street next to Davys the bakers. I primarily remember it as the place I got my sweets when I was little (I lived on Northgate). I'm sure it also sold stationary and toys. Closed in the late 60's early 70's Bill Kennon I still have his book "The Spirit of Camms" which he wrote in my final year at Camms 1973. It was also the year Camms moved to the new school at the top of the Para Bank. Pictures of Porky Rowlands There is a picture of one of the brothers on the wall of Kemps bakery. You are so right about them knowing everyone as I often went in with my nan for some pork dripping where she was met like a long lost friend The feast The feast used to be on the site of the swimming baths originally before it moved "up Eckington" I once did a list of my top 10 Eckington shops for some reason 1 Rowlands 2 Billy French's 3 Morgans 4 The Wizard 5 Mrs Hobsons sweet shop 6 Calverts sweet shop 7 Booths fruit and veg 8 Jack Woodheads barbers (I counted it as a shop) 9 French and Siddalls 10 Ray Walkleys Nice to remember Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top4718 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 A few replies Rankins This shop was on market street next to Davys the bakers. I primarily remember it as the place I got my sweets when I was little (I lived on Northgate). I'm sure it also sold stationary and toys. Closed in the late 60's early 70's Bill Kennon I still have his book "The Spirit of Camms" which he wrote in my final year at Camms 1973. It was also the year Camms moved to the new school at the top of the Para Bank. Pictures of Porky Rowlands There is a picture of one of the brothers on the wall of Kemps bakery. You are so right about them knowing everyone as I often went in with my nan for some pork dripping where she was met like a long lost friend The feast The feast used to be on the site of the swimming baths originally before it moved "up Eckington" I once did a list of my top 10 Eckington shops for some reason 1 Rowlands 2 Billy French's 3 Morgans 4 The Wizard 5 Mrs Hobsons sweet shop 6 Calverts sweet shop 7 Booths fruit and veg 8 Jack Woodheads barbers (I counted it as a shop) 9 French and Siddalls 10 Ray Walkleys Nice to remember Kev Now you describe Rankins I think I vaguely remember it, did you go up some steps to get in the front door? I still have Bill Kennons Spirit of Camms and my names on the back in the list of 1973 pupils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Is Kemps still open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top4718 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Is Kemps still open? Yes, they have a shop at Swallownest as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back9Kev Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Now you describe Rankins I think I vaguely remember it, did you go up some steps to get in the front door? I still have Bill Kennons Spirit of Camms and my names on the back in the list of 1973 pupils. That's right about 2 or 3 steps. I'm also in the book at the back and get a couple of mention's inside I must know you but can't recognise you from the tiny picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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