How To Tie Your Shoe Laces
A Memory of Tonford Manor.
Hi, Syd Wisdom calling, Just been told a story by my dad (97 in August) about Tonford Manor. My Grandma Lol Wisdom, use to clean for the Rice family at Sandwich; my dad was about 4---5 years old. They asked my nan to go with them to Tonford as they were short of house staff. My Nan was reluctant to go, because of my dad. They said bring him along too.
My dad has vague memories of a very large house with a short cut through the grounds. He has always remembered Mr Rice teaching him how to tie his shoe laces.
A house was supplied for them to stay in. Later the future residence of the house had it gifted to them by Mrs Rice. My dad remembers a stream running near by.
later in life my dad had risen to the ranks of petty officer. (Lt Commander on retirement), when in his words he joined a rusty old warship. the captain of which was again Mr Rice.
In a few weeks I will be taking my father to a funeral at Sandwich, If I get time; perhaps I might drive by the Manor and provoke some more memories.
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