Post by Matt James on Apr 16, 2009 15:07:05 GMT
Following my earlier messages while at South Kensington, it was great for us to have the Natural History/Geographical/Victoria and Albert Museums in the vicinity of our office, these were places where we 'could escape' for a while, I found the Science Museum one of the most interesting, and outside this building, there was an elderly gentleman who sold hot roasted nuts, he must have known all of us, we all used to stop and have a chat with him.
Also in the area were many colleges, and on their rag days, they really went to town, I can remember seeing someone holding a fire hydrant and spraying it around!!
I have forgotten many of the lads names, but we were a down to earth lot, and one chap was my mate Chalie Brooker who lived in Barnes, he had his own motor bike, I cannot remember what it was called now, but I do know it was grey in colour!
Then there was another chap who had a BSA Shooting Star (500 I think).
There were others, like John Robinson, what happened to both of these ex messengers? I lost touch after being called up, and never saw them again when I returned to the Post Office.
Also in the area were many colleges, and on their rag days, they really went to town, I can remember seeing someone holding a fire hydrant and spraying it around!!
I have forgotten many of the lads names, but we were a down to earth lot, and one chap was my mate Chalie Brooker who lived in Barnes, he had his own motor bike, I cannot remember what it was called now, but I do know it was grey in colour!
Then there was another chap who had a BSA Shooting Star (500 I think).
There were others, like John Robinson, what happened to both of these ex messengers? I lost touch after being called up, and never saw them again when I returned to the Post Office.