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 Trumpington, Grantchester Road c1960 (ref: T94028) |
I Lived In Those Cottages!1948 - 1957-Ish
In 1946 my late father, Ron Goodliffe, got a job as a tractor driver for the vast Pemberton estate, and we moved into one of their tied-cottages in Swans Yard, that used to be off the High Street. Then, in 1948, we moved into 18 Grantchester Road which is the white cottage that's set back in the photo. In those days it was known as Dated Cottage, as it had the year 1654 on the front in big metal numerals; plus a plaque depicting the rays of the sun with a smiley face in the middle. Many years later I found out that these plaques used to be affixed to properties covered by The Sun Fire Insurance Company. In around 1954 we moved next-door-but-one to number 22 Grantchester Road, still known as Park Cottage. This was the far end of the thatched building that is furthest away on the photo. In those days it contained two residences. In fact it may have originally been built as three residences as there have always been 3 front doors. The unused and sealed up middle one was in the front right hand corner of what we called 'the front room'. I've written a much fuller history of my childhood in these cottages, and indeed in Trumpington, courtesy of the Trumpington Local History Group, details of which can easily be found via the kind auspices of Mr Google! Although I now live in South Bedfordshire I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me, or my late parents Ron & Jean Goodliffe; or indeed from the current occupants of these cottages. Brian Goodliffe briangoodliffe@hotmail.com Last edited: 24/12/2008 17:27 by Brian Goodliffe |
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To Ron Goodliffe - A Trumpington Ploughman 1946 - 1958
My late father worked for the Pemberton Estate as a tractor driver from 1946 to around 1958. I offer below, in his memory, an extract from the tribute I composed for his funeral in March 2005. But, there was another love in your life, by the name of Allis-Chalmers. And you spent many hours alone in her company as she ploughed each field with furrows. As a child I’d sometimes join you on her ample bench type seat. The constant roar of the engine and the screaming of the gulls made conversation difficult and I often fell asleep. So you’d put your strong arm round me, to stop me falling and getting crushed, and we’d plough ‘till after sunset then bike home through the dusk. This is how we bonded... a father and his son... In silence...on a tractor... the three of us as one. Many hours I spent in your company through all seasons on the farm. The other workers called me Young Ron, to which I proudly warmed. You were such a gentle man, moderate of voice and slow of hand. You gained respect through love, not fear, and sowed seeds of common decency in the minds of your two sons. If you knew Ron Goodliffe, or indeed me - his son Brian - please get in touch via email: briangoodliffe@hotmail.com Last edited: 05/11/2008 11:05 by Brian Goodliffe |
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