'Ordinary' Teesside Characters

[Wildcatmike]

I'm devising a new Pub Opera that tells the story of (extra) 'ordinary' Teessiders no longer with us. I'm interested if anyone can add to my list so far which includes Astor Garriques, Matty Chipchase, Ivy Close, Vin Garbutt, Sister Mary (of Stockton OLSB Infamy), Ali Brownlee, Frankie Bointon. I'm trying to stay away from the obvious (still worthy) more famous sons and daughters... and share stories of our own. The piece will be staged in 2021 and I am proud to be collaborating with Mackenzie Thorpe on the visuals for the show. Please give me ideas and why their stories would add to the list.

 

[BoroinBuxton]

My primary school headmaster, who we later lived over the road from.
You couldn't hope to meet a more modest, smashing bloke.

Absolute legend.
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/walter-freegard-wwii-veteran-who-3863348

 

[Juninho10]

@Wildcatmike did you go to OLSB?

I did, but no Nuns when i was there

 

[Wildcatmike]

@Wildcatmike did you go to OLSB?

I did, but no Nuns when i was there

I certainly did!

 

[TheLodger]

I would add Mary Butterwick.

 

[ticker_tape]

Had quite a few run ins with Sister Mary and Sister Veronica( Latin) although non from Sister Hilda or Joan. Stories I have few.

 

[Wildcatmike]

Had quite a few run ins with Sister Mary and Sister Veronica( Latin) although non from Sister Hilda or Joan. Stories I have few.

Would love to hear them!

 

[ticker_tape]

Would love to hear them!

I'll pm them tomorrow.

 

[goalscrounger]

Peter from Peter's Records in Eston Square.

 

[Jonny_Rondos_Disco_pants]

William Doyle - Escaped Burma, walked to India, caught boat back to Plymouth, went to barracks to resupply and head back to the front line. He was informed he was killed in Burma. Book called Marine from Mandalay is about him.

 

[goalscrounger]

Nipper Harris

 

[Juninho10]

I certainly did!

Awesome - what decade were you at OLSB?

Also my cousin was a roadie with Matty Chipchase and Young Rebel Set for years

 

[asredastheycome]

Alan Fearnley

 

[Lemmy_kilmister]

Ronnie Keogh

 

[Michael_Vronsky]

Yes, Mary Butterwick for sure. Incredible story from her; selflessness personified.

Who is Frankie Bointon?

 

[TheLodger]

Yes, Mary Butterwick for sure. Incredible story from her; selflessness personified.

Who is Frankie Bointon?

Bam Bam.

 

[Michael_Vronsky]

Bam Bam.

Sorry bud, I'm none the wiser!

 

[Wildcatmike]

Frankie Bam Bam... king of the blag! Legend

 

[Wildcatmike]

Jack Humble of Hartburn, Stockton. Founding director of Arsenal... but an incredibly sad back story as well

 

[TheLodger]

What about the king of the Bongo Abdillahi Warsama ? A Teesside legend without a doubt.