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Walter Wears's story from 1921

Posted by Norman Dunn on 15/11/2024, 2:34 pm

There might be a few visitors that haven't read the late Walter Wear's story so I thought I'd put it on the board. I got this story off Walter about 20 yrs ago. Put your glasses on

Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921

Posted by Jackie W on 15/11/2024, 4:28 pm, in reply to "Walter Wears's story from 1921"

Another really interesting account Norman, thank you. Walter obviously remembered it fondly.

Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921

Posted by Malcolm on 15/11/2024, 4:58 pm, in reply to "Walter Wears's story from 1921"

What fantastic memories. Thanks for posting that, Norman.
It virtually mimics my fathers' life, born just 7 days after Walter.
He was born in Potter Street, Jarrow, but the similarities are amazing.

Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921

Posted by Mac Hardy on 16/11/2024, 8:56 am, in reply to "Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921"

Brings back many memories of my earlier life, Gas Mantles, Coal Fire, sharing our outside toilet with the house next door, Proggie mats, washing in back lane etc. Happy days.

Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921

Posted by John Shearer on 16/11/2024, 10:54 am, in reply to "Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921"

Another World Mac H

Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921

Posted by Stan Wears on 16/11/2024, 1:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921"

Our Walter was a marker off in Reyrolles. Then caretaker at Hebburn Tech. He was a good bowler too. He was my dad's cousin, Charlie Wears. His father,Teddy Wears lived in Verdon Ave.

Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921

Posted by doug on 17/11/2024, 6:34 am, in reply to "Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921"

I knew Walter well as I used to play bowls with him.
He was a lovely man and I agree a very good bowls player.
We used to go on trips to Lincoln every year on tour and this is where Walter would have everyone in stitches with his sense of humour.
I have photographs of Walter on these trips if I'm allowed to post them or send them to Norman via email.

Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921

Posted by Norman on 17/11/2024, 7:27 am, in reply to "Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921"

Hi Doug
If you can send them to me that would be great.

Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921

Posted by Stan Wears on 17/11/2024, 9:30 am, in reply to "Re: Walter Wears's story from 1921"

I recall I went to see him in the care home. I hadn't seen him for a long time! His wit sharp as a razor " my god am I dying"!

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