This is an old trail! But Reg Berry was the other butcher. Didn’t Norman McDowell originally work for him? Other old shops were Duncan Radburn beside the bus stop same side as the Ship, corners’ store further along (in the 40s and 50s). Mrs Brown on the other side – she had another shop near the duck pond and tennis club. Also the saddlery, and Post Office opposite where we got the Dandy and Beano in the 40’s.
Hi Michael ,it is nice to read that jane is doing well the last time I was talking to her was in the summer of 1976 at Reg Moors house on wolviston green him and olive used to have a party every year on wolviston fate day, Im pleased that you found this site michael and can you pass my regards onto jane
I am Michael SON of NORMAN. I”m now living in Powick near Worcester/Malvern and my sister Jane is living in Darlington. It”s good to see some familiar names and will hopefully be making a better effort to face my technophobia of the internet! I will mention to Jane to have a look at the site!
The Butchers Shop with the “awning” was John Edward Stotts he lived there with his wife Winnie and two Sons Peter and Nigel. I worked for them when I left school, Norman Mcdowells was further up on the same side, and “Berry”s the Master of the Chamferred Cut” was over the road from the Wellington.I also worked in the Ship.but that”s another story.
Keith – Also frequented the Ship during late 60″s and early 70″s You will no doubt remember my very good friend, Sue Thornton, who worked behind the bar for many years, she lived a few houses down from the Ship on the High Street.
Norman McDowell was a small gent with white wavy hair and a great white mustache which appeared to be waxed at the ends. He was as strong as an ox and built like a pocket battleship. It”s as well he was a placid and gentle man. Well liked by all who knew him. His son Norman took over the business when Norman senior retired. We used to booze in the Ship in the Seventies when Alf and Jean Fletcher were mine hosts.
McDowells shop is now knocked down and been rebuilt on, Norman and Doris owned it they also had a daughter Jane she will be about 47 now. So jane if you happen to get on this website leave a message not seen you in years, my aunty ethell and norman used to have the Transport cafe over the road in the high street
Keith Roberts – Keith I never knew Norman”s fathers name so does this mean that the Norman that I knew, he”d be around 60 now, took over the business? Does it still operate and if so out of the same premises? I don”t think I ever saw Wolviston after it was bypassed.
I think you may be right it is McDowells, although there was also another butchers shop across the road (can”t remember the name) the Tudor Style building was the Post Office and Newsagents. I used to ride at Wolviston Riding School for many years and helped around the stables over the weekends and holidays.
I went to Grangefield with two lads who were sons of butchers, one was Norman McDowell whose father had a shop in Wolviston – could it be the one with the awning? The other one was Stuart Fox, his father had a shop on Norton Road near Trent Street. Later on the business move to the meat area in the new shopping centre.
This is an old trail! But Reg Berry was the other butcher. Didn’t Norman McDowell originally work for him? Other old shops were Duncan Radburn beside the bus stop same side as the Ship, corners’ store further along (in the 40s and 50s). Mrs Brown on the other side – she had another shop near the duck pond and tennis club. Also the saddlery, and Post Office opposite where we got the Dandy and Beano in the 40’s.
If my memories are right Wolviston Village achieved the Britain in Bloom award in the 1970s can anyone give me any more info ?
It was in 1977. I, along with another lad working as students on holiday that summer, cut all the stones used in the rockery next to the bus stop.
Hi Michael ,it is nice to read that jane is doing well the last time I was talking to her was in the summer of 1976 at Reg Moors house on wolviston green him and olive used to have a party every year on wolviston fate day, Im pleased that you found this site michael and can you pass my regards onto jane
I am Michael SON of NORMAN. I”m now living in Powick near Worcester/Malvern and my sister Jane is living in Darlington. It”s good to see some familiar names and will hopefully be making a better effort to face my technophobia of the internet! I will mention to Jane to have a look at the site!
The Butchers Shop with the “awning” was John Edward Stotts he lived there with his wife Winnie and two Sons Peter and Nigel. I worked for them when I left school, Norman Mcdowells was further up on the same side, and “Berry”s the Master of the Chamferred Cut” was over the road from the Wellington.I also worked in the Ship.but that”s another story.
Jane – Yes I do remember Sue who worked behind the bar. She served me and my mate John Brooker many a pint before we staggered home.
Keith – Also frequented the Ship during late 60″s and early 70″s You will no doubt remember my very good friend, Sue Thornton, who worked behind the bar for many years, she lived a few houses down from the Ship on the High Street.
Norman McDowell was a small gent with white wavy hair and a great white mustache which appeared to be waxed at the ends. He was as strong as an ox and built like a pocket battleship. It”s as well he was a placid and gentle man. Well liked by all who knew him. His son Norman took over the business when Norman senior retired. We used to booze in the Ship in the Seventies when Alf and Jean Fletcher were mine hosts.
McDowells shop is now knocked down and been rebuilt on, Norman and Doris owned it they also had a daughter Jane she will be about 47 now. So jane if you happen to get on this website leave a message not seen you in years, my aunty ethell and norman used to have the Transport cafe over the road in the high street
Keith Roberts – Keith I never knew Norman”s fathers name so does this mean that the Norman that I knew, he”d be around 60 now, took over the business? Does it still operate and if so out of the same premises? I don”t think I ever saw Wolviston after it was bypassed.
Jane Chivers – Jane the butchers opposite was Berry”s butcher shop. One of Normans son”s was Mike McDowell.
I think you may be right it is McDowells, although there was also another butchers shop across the road (can”t remember the name) the Tudor Style building was the Post Office and Newsagents. I used to ride at Wolviston Riding School for many years and helped around the stables over the weekends and holidays.
I went to Grangefield with two lads who were sons of butchers, one was Norman McDowell whose father had a shop in Wolviston – could it be the one with the awning? The other one was Stuart Fox, his father had a shop on Norton Road near Trent Street. Later on the business move to the meat area in the new shopping centre.