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Springs Branch
Springs Branch
Photo: Thomas Sutch
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Item #: 5684
Springs Branch driver Bob Stephenson in typical pose in the messroom.

Comment by: Dave Marsh on 28th March 2008 at 12:53

Looks a great character.He makes a great portrait.

Comment by: Tom on 28th March 2008 at 14:51

Photo taken, 5 February 1987, Bob, sadly no longer with us, was a great mate as a driver,a dry wit, and a true gentleman.

Comment by: geoff on 28th March 2008 at 19:12

i agree with everything you say about bob,sorry to hear he is no longer with us.that looks like sammy wigan on the edge of the photo,he was a fine young man as well.

Comment by: Alan on 30th March 2008 at 11:20

Tommy, Bob was a good chap fired for him when I was only fifteen he put me at ease and looked after me a true gentleman sad to see he's passed away.

Comment by: Alan Darbyshire on 25th April 2008 at 17:55

Tom i agree, Bob had a very dry sense of humour and he was a true gentleman, i never heard him complain about anything a true professional. And that pic says it all sat back chilled and relaxed enjoying his pipe.

Comment by: diane goodwin on 2nd May 2008 at 21:03

does anyone remember my grandad gilbert taylor he worked there a long time ago and ken brookes is my mums cousin if you know him

Comment by: stey fishwick on 24th September 2009 at 20:34

have to agree with comments a truly great chap,a belting mate,dryer than Sahara,his wit,made the world a better place,don't make em like that no more

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