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Mesnes Park
Mesnes Park
Photo: allan wood
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Item #: 24014

Myself and Geoffrey Bennett at work. I enjoyed my time working in the park.

Comment by: Catherine on 10th October 2013 at 15:25

Allan, when did you work there? My Grandad was there in the 60's and 70's.

Comment by: Janet ( FL ) on 10th October 2013 at 18:24

My youngest brother worked there mid 70s to late 70s, then went working at Ince Crem..His name is Stephen, was tallish blonde lad, wore glasses..

Comment by: Brian Johnson on 12th October 2013 at 10:42

i remember geoffrey well i worked at the park my name was brian johnson i was with billy hogan roy anderton paul jennion brian aspey gordon shuffellbottomto name but a few i enjoyed it too need more pics of our mates who we worked with thanks allen

Comment by: allan wood on 12th October 2013 at 12:40

Catherine
1969-1973 What was your granddads name?.

Janet what was Stephens surname?.

Brian, I am sure i remember you and I am sorry to say i have no more pictures

Comment by: Janet ( FL ) on 12th October 2013 at 22:40

Allan, Stephen Lomax...

Comment by: Catherine on 13th October 2013 at 19:49

Allan, my grandad was Tommy Kelly.

Comment by: allan wood on 14th October 2013 at 21:04

catherine
Yes i remember Tommy, lovely man and a good worker.I remember him showing me once where the water could be drained from the lake. The foreman at the time was Joe Webster (i think).

Comment by: Catherine on 15th October 2013 at 11:52

Thanks for saying that Allan. He died about 5 years go aged 93. Taught me a lot about gardening and he's missed a lot.

Comment by: Janet ( FL) on 15th October 2013 at 19:47

Allan, I talked to Stephen today, he remembers working with you and Geoffrey..

Comment by: allan wood on 16th October 2013 at 11:57

Catherine
Sorry to hear about Tommy,I meant every word of what I said, and I am happy to hear that he left you with a love of gardening.

Janet
Thanks for the reply and please give my regards to Stephen when you see him, happy days were spent working in the park.

Comment by: allan wood on 25th October 2013 at 19:48

Another name I remember is Derek Prescott.

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