CHEF'S 1948 to 1960
I was a young trainee chef at the then posh Pattisons Restaurant, Corporation Street, after national service in the far east. Who remembers the Worcester Street restaurant with then Mrs Burgess, today's site the Rotunda. I cooked a lot of meals here then the Mikado Cafe at the top of Martinu Street, then the now closed Union Club in Colmore Row. I cooked for some very important people during my stay in this lovely building, now a building society.
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RE: RE: CHEF'S 1948 to 1960
My Mother, Kathleen Glennon / Fitzsimons worked in Birmingham during the war - she lived at Somerville Road and Charles Road, Small Heath, and also 11a Park Hill, Moseley. Mostly worked as Waitress also Canteen Manageress. She spent 10 months in Dudley Road Hospital when I was born as we were seriously ill. If anyone knew her, I would appreciate hearing from them. Many thanks.
Comment from Sheila Shanley on Friday, 5th December 2008.
RE: RE: CHEF'S 1948 to 1960
Hi Derek, I remember Pattisons well, many years ago I worked as a waitress at the Queens Hotel, Station Street, and also the Grand Hotel, Colmore Row. I am researching my family tree. My grandmother was Amy Harriet Hyde, born Solihull, died 1929 aged 48. She married Victor Hancock and they lived in Pershore Road, Cotteridge. I wondered if there is any connection with your family?
Regards,
Patricia Butler
Comment from Patricia Butler on Saturday, 9th May 2009.