Mr Richardson

Wild as a boy, in a gang of lads, only one school could keep him in as had very high railings. Started in pit at 12, opening doors for ponies. Had an accident and broke a finger, got it splinted. Worked for lots of pits, on one you entered the pit in a big steel bucket. Pay. Spending money on darts sideshows at the hoppings. "we were a pack of loose dogs", had clashes with the police but only frightened of father. Pitch and toss school.

Location: Newcastle, Trimdon Grange etc
County: Tyne and Wear, Durham
AUD1983-220

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