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Post by Matt James on Apr 13, 2009 14:40:11 GMT
Talking of deliveries to weddings,and realising it was shortly after the war 1946, there were plenty on saturdays
We used to buy a carnation from the florist next door to our office ,Waltham Green London,called Nellie Warner which we wore on our tunics ,it went down well at the reception
I had many a photo taken handing the Telegram to the best man and received a few tips
In our delivery area were two football stadiums , Stamford Bridge Chelsea & Craven Cottage Fulham's ground
When they played at home we delivered dozens of telegrams & very often mingled with the players
After the war 1946 when food was still on ration rabbits were plentiful
People used to send them by 'E' Docket they were wrapped around the body with head and legs showing
We tied them to the handle bars and as we rode along the leadswood road as though they were still alive to the amusement of people passing by
Ken Gibbins
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