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The Tram Shed Cowplain 1960
We used to meet outside the old tram shed where Waitrose is now, Can anyone remember the company who owned it?
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RE: RE: The Tram Shed Cowplain 1960
I cant remember the name of the company, but I do remember my brother visiting there and bringing home large ball bearings!!
Comment from Robert King on Sunday, 2nd August 2009.
RE: RE: The Tram Shed Cowplain 1960
Fodens was the name of the Old Tram Shed before Waitrose was there. I remember the people I used to meet regularly.
Comment from Lesley Staff on Sunday, 2nd August 2009.
RE: RE: The Tram Shed Cowplain 1960
Regarding the tram shed, I too remember it being run for the servicing of Foden lorries. I also recall digging out ball bearings from the surrounding ground which we then used for games of marbles. I lived in Cowplain from late 1959 until 1971.
Comment from Laurie Griffiths on Friday, 9th March 2012.
RE: RE: The Tram Shed Cowplain 1960
I too remember the old tram shed at the top of Park Lane that became Fodens Garage. To the right of the garage car park was a huge air-raid shelter at the end of which was an air-raid siren on top of a tall pole. I'm sure I can remember being tested from time to time, does anyone remember this?
Comment from Michael Dewey on Thursday, 3rd May 2012.