 Misidentified
although the caption states that the American serviceman is the one
with the cigar, it is actually the man over his left shoulder, James
Rankin of Hq Hq. (Courtesy Graham Lawson)
Little John Restaurant
adjacent to Three Horse Shoes were both frequented by the Americans
(courtesy of Graham Lawson)
Military Camaraderie
Harry Kennedy, Fred Robbins, Marney Tillery two members of the
British Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC)
[courtesy o Jody Lander] |
 Hand and Heart Pub
Many a beer was quaffed here by the 508th and, it is said, most of them were bought by the locals rather than by the men themselves.
 What'll
Ye Have Mate?
Little John served
Fish and Chips for 3 Shillings or Roast Pork and Apple Sauce for 3
Shillings, 6 Pence were undoubtedly popular choices
(courtesy of Graham Lawson)
Last Call, Mates
[l-r, standing] Jody Lander, Harry Kennedy, Worster Morgan and Dick
Stedman, [seated] Cliff Campbell
[courtesy o Jody Lander] |
Derby Road
this idyllic street scene greeted many a 508er who clambered over
the wall and headed to the Admiral Rodney (seen on right past the church
spire).
(Courtesy R. C. Moss who wrote on the back,
"Winnie Lodge in white coat", other woman is unidentified)
 Cocked Hat Pub
where the photo at left was taken.
The pub stood until 2005 when it was demolished to be replaced by
an apartment complex. (Courtesy Graham Lawson)
|
Admiral Rodney Pub
in Beeston, seen here in a damaged 1972 postcard, is essentially
unchanged today.
(courtesy R. C. Moss)
Suds At The Cocked Hat
[l-r] Jody Lander [cut off at left), Harry Kennedy, Robert Ellis,
Worster Morgan, others unidentified
[courtesy o Jody Lander]
Roger Cavalluzzo and Ed Wenzel
demonstrate way to drink from jugs, perhaps experience gained at
home |
