Jimmy W wrote:My Dad had a cafe in Abbots Lane called
" Jim's Cafe" circa 1950. He was previously a
Docker and a well known Boxer in the later 1920's
Jimmy Wheeler from Bermondsey
He later became 'Mine Host' of The Jolly Tanners.
I think the cafe became a betting shop.
His great friend was Toby Noble. My brother Peter
and I went to Melior Street School with Toby's
2 boys and our cousins the Fishes.
Previous to all this Dad and Mick Bagnaro (Barber)
used to run the Catholic club in Melior Street.
I remember the Vinigar Yards down the street.
We actually lived opposite Tommy Hatchers and used to hang off the back of the horse and carts.
My teacher was Miss Kightly. We used to walk
Along the street street singing "we won the war
in 1944" 'cos 5 didn't rhyme with 4. !!!!
M T C. Jimmy Wheeler. The
Hi Jimmy, you may recognise my name?! Toby Noble was my grandfather (and namesake) and my dad is David Noble (and Tokey my Uncle). I've just stumbled across this website and its lovely to see fond mention of my Grandad. About 12 years ago my brother Paul put together a photo book collating all the crazy stories we used to hear about our Grandad and those times, and I am currently in the process of digitising it. I'd be happy to share that with you (or anyone who is interested!) once its done. I just messaged my dad (who is currently in Tenerife) and despite the creeping effects of dementia, he remembers you, your brother, dad and that yours was a "lovely family".
Hope you are yours are well.
All the best,
Toby Noble (II!)