I remember going over to Hull on the ferry from New Holland with my grandmother who had a farm in Goxhill. We always used to go to Hammonds for our Dinner, it was such a treat. Passing all the traders as you walked into Hull. Great Times.
My Mum once took me on the ferry just for the ride - it started to rain so we went inside......and got told we were now in 1st class and would have to pay extra! Same here - we went to Hammonds and if lucky we'd go to have a look at the fantastic toy department - followed by something to eat - yes, such a treat!
Gosh, 45 years ago! How generally polite and sophisticated the people of Hull seemed to be compared to the friendly, but shabby and rather uncouth people one encounters today. I thought it was my memory playing tricks on me, because young women seemed to be prettier, young men more handsome and most everyone better dressed in my recollections. Myself and others all wore shirts and ties in those days. And look at all that lovely crisp real paper money, unlike the plastic crap of today - gimme, gimme. Didn't this Christmas usher in the worst winter for over 20 years...?
Yup, it sure did. Combined with the industrial disputes of the time the record snowfall gave rise to the ‘Winter of Discontent’ moniker for the period Sep 78 to April 79.
I remember that lady who was the lift operator. She must have been there for years in a job that definitely had its ups and downs. I also remember Mr Cattle who ran the Carr park and was a real gentleman.
The young lady applying lipstick at 34 seconds is called Pam. She worked for a long time on one of the cosmetic counters... a lovely lady and she was a friend of one of my then work colleagues.
Security geezer not very smart. Not proud of this (only happened once) In 1978 a friend persuaded me to walk out with 6 pairs of Wrangler Jeans. It was successful.
Am also not proud because in 1980 Leonard once took me up to his office for alleged shoplifting which I hadn't acrually done but my friend had and was long gone. However, whilst he was speaking to a member of staff I pinched his wallet which contained £25 from his long overcoat that was hung over the chair I was sat in before he sent me on my way 😌
No wonder the shop closed down then. Where have all those people gone? where do they shop today? Look at Hull City centre today, 2024, and tell me things have improved? We have all been sold down the river.
