Comments on: At the Mansell St Garage

By: Ronnie Newman

Ronnie Newman — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:08:46 +0000

Hi Morry,
Just seen this article about you and The Mansell Street Garage. You and me go back a long way. To the days when my old man (Lenny Newman and your old Man Ted) were business neighbours. My dad had opened a factory in North Tenter St in 1953 and he used to send his car and the van into your garage for servicing and repairs. Previously he had worked for Raitz who were in Alie St, so I assume that he and Ted had known each other for a good few years before then.
I’m delighted to see that you’re still running the business with the help of your sons. How are you keeping old pal? If I remember rightly, you’re 4 yrs older than me. You must be 89 and pushing 90 for your next birthday. I’m 85 now and still playing golf, I packed up working 4 years ago when I sold my business to a couple of my staff.
Hopefully, you’re still fit and well and that you’ll get to read this message sometime soon. It would be really great to hear from you for a chat or by email.
Best wishes and kind regards,
Ronnie Newman

By: Richard Carter

Richard Carter — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 21:16:19 +0000

Hi Mauri I said I would retire before you & hoped you would look after any of my old customers who wanted as good a service as we gave them,! Looks like youve done just that, so unfortunately thers no way you can retire now !!!
Keep up the good work boddy enjoy yourself, Regards from Richard & the Carter clan, P.S. My Dad sends his best wishes.& looks forward to seeingyou (when you have time!)

By: Nora Connolly

Nora Connolly — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:52:45 +0000

These guys are the best !! They’ve looked after me & my cars for a very long time.
Always an entertainment & utterly thoughtful, kind & reliable.

By: Barbara Pinto

Barbara Pinto — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:04:54 +0000

Came across this by accident. You may not remember me guys, I used to look after your trainees through Inner London Training. You both look the same, I think it was 20 years ago?
I am now retired and live in the Algarve. Best regards to you. Barbara Pinto.

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:09:36 +0000

real nice family friendly helpful reliable trustworthy all you could want from a garage. I travel out of my way to get this service.

By: Wills widow

Wills widow — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 15:43:43 +0000

How wonderful to see you on my lap top the first time of using it,hope it wont cause it to crash. great to read about you life in Mansell St. Glad to hear that you are still working,Val, needs the money.

By: Maureen Humfrey

Maureen Humfrey — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 08:43:51 +0000

Hi Maury!!! Just found you on here after a bit of reminiscing about the past with George!A lot of memories flooded back! Living here in France with George who is doing what he likes best…..refurbishing houses!!!!!! You are a landmark of London….keep on goin!!!! x

By: Carrie Kitkat

Carrie Kitkat — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 05:11:11 +0000

Brilliant! I agree with Jeanette – can we have an update? Pleeeze?

By: Sara A.

Sara A. — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:30:31 +0000

As the Gentle Author kindly pointed out, this was the WWII Ambulance Station seen in Rose Henriques’ paintings, The New Driver, and also Watching the Turn Out, both now on exhibition at Tower Hamlets Archives in Bancroft Road. I do hope the Courtnells get time to see the paintings of their splendid garage in wartime use.

By: Darren

Darren — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:17:30 +0000

Mansell Street Garage used to do work for a fleet management company that I used to work for. I used to speak to Gary, Murray and Terry on the phone almost everyday. It’s so good to put a face to a name by reading this article. It was one of only a few garages that I looked forward to calling because they were an absolute pleasure to deal with and regularly brightened my day.