Bewick:
I recall that in the mid 60’s a Chap called Tommy Benson, a native of Kendal, who was a long serving Driver at Brady’s of Barrow left to join Seawheel and work in their Traffic Office in Felixstowe. Tommy was well thought of at Brady’s and he was allocated their one and only new Two Pedal Beaver and I believe he was one of half a dozen “Road Foremen” at Brady’s who were paid an additional £5 per week with their weekly wage. I also believe at the time it was quite a blow for Brady’s to lose such a good Driver. Cheers Bewick.
How interesting you should bring up this man - yes what a character and a good man. On one of my visits to Felixstowe over dinner in the Dolpin by the railway crossing we had a very interesting and illuminating conversation about my mother and her family from a Maryport and his relationship with one of her sisters!! Small world.
Cheers
Kenb