Garage

MAIDEN BRADLEY GARAGE

1920's - sourced by Jim Downes

Bio

Erected in 1919 from military surplus, this local garage was run by Les Newbury, assisted by his brother Morris. Les trained as a Rolls Royce mechanic after doing his bit in the 'Great War' of 1914-18. He was married to Hilda who was a school teacher in the village for many years. According to the current owner, Colin Dowson , who has lived in Maiden Bradley all his life, there was only half a dozen cars in the area. Mostly, back then, it was motorbike riding. Les would also be on call for local business jobs, including the farming community.

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NOTES

This decrepit structure is clearly on its last legs and may well disappear soon - notwithstanding the wabisabi aesthetic. If I had my way it would be housed in a Museum of Art and cherished as a National Treasure!

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Pics of England

09-11-13