A view of Collingwoods the Jewellers on the High Street, Stockton. Taken in 1985, the photograph also shows Smiths Dry Cleaners.
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A view of Collingwoods the Jewellers on the High Street, Stockton. Taken in 1985, the photograph also shows Smiths Dry Cleaners.
Bought the engagement ring there, albeit on the never never, but in those days you did not take possession until it was paid for. Leslie brown toy shop was a few doors down.
What a pleasant surprise to find this photograph. I worked in Collingwoods for a short period in 1966. I worked with a great team comprising Mr Beckwith (manager) Stuart and a Mrs Wilkinson; the window dresser and the girl who sorted out the watch repairs are names I can’t recall but we really did have a good laugh at times. The wage was quite poor but the work was very interesting. I recall going down into the cellars and seeing signs of former human occupation in addition to a bricked up section of a wall that closed off a tunnel to the river. The assistant manager (sorry I can’t recall his name) was a very amusing guy and was so helpful when it came to teaching me about watches. So too was Stuart. Very happy times!
It truly is a surprise to see this, I also worked here for having left Teesside Goldsmiths as it closed down in 1983. My Manager was John Beckwith. The window looks exactly as I remember it.
My auntie also worked in this store for quite a while her name was June Lake.
I remember your auntie. Julie was hilarious. We would all laugh until the tears flowed. Is she still alive?
Hi Tony. My wife worked at Collingwoods in 1966 ish. She worked in the back. Her job was doing the guarantee and repairs. She was called Joan Brittain Sadly she died in 1998. A lovely lady.
Would this be June Lake wife of Cliff Lake? I knew them both quite well, Cliff drove a WW2 Jeep as his ‘every day’ car and was often seen driving it around the area. He was a motor vehicle fitter at ICI Billingham and sadly passed away in June 2005. A nice couple.
Tony, you ever play basketball at the Tech?
Hi Tom. What a great surprise to read your comment! I did play basketball at the Tech and I remember you clearly. We had some great times. Let me know how you are. I haven’t looked at this site for ages hence the delay in replying. Best wishes to you.
Tony
My parents bought me a signet ring for my 18th Birthday from Collingwoods, still wearing it 50 years later.