Comments on: Fred Iles, Meter Fixer

By: Reha

Reha — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:26:05 +0000

Tha k you for sharing your heart and fearlessness. Your courage is inspiring!

By: janice Iles

janice Iles — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 02:59:00 +0000

If Fred Iles could contact me, I believe I am related to him. My email address is: jkaluza@gmail.com
Thank you, Janice Iles Kaluza.

By: Janice Iles Kaluza

Janice Iles Kaluza — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:12:33 +0000

Dear Fred, My maiden name is Iles and we may be related as it an uncommon name. Also I heard my late dad talk about Wade’s Place and that the family originated from Bristol with French ancestry. Dad was named Jimmy Ilex (James) after his father, my grandad. His wife was called Jane and they lived in Ducket Street when I was a child, opposite Kate Hodfers pub. They had four children - dad was the oldest, then Eddie, Connie and Blanche. I am sure my dad said he had a cousin Freddie - but we never knew any of dad’s relations, I only heard mention of one or two, such as his aunt Amy, who dad was fond of. I read your story with interest, and was fascinated to hear that your father was a seaman sailing the Severn Seas. Dad served in the Royal Navy in WW2 from start to finish and received many medals for bravery. I was very proud of him and he was the loveliest dad to me and my twin brother Jeffrey, please email me I would be happy to hear from you. With best wishes, Janice (Iles) Kaluza.

By: John winters

John winters — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 22:44:05 +0000

Just to say ,read this again as sadly Marie has passed away on 16th of June 2019.
This is a wonderful item that reminds us all what this generation lived through
But somehow they made a much better lot of it, than most do with far more privileges
Nowadays, we need to remember this generation with the utmost respect that they deserve
If we all did the world could be a much nicer place. Remembering Marie with love and fondness.Deepest sympathy for Fred’s very sad loss.

By: Maureen Cocklin

Maureen Cocklin — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:07:36 +0000

The photo of Fred and Marie on the allotment, with Sir John Cass & Redcoat school in the background, is exactly where my house used to be in King John Street. I remember the back stairs of the school lined up with our house. I would wave to my mum, if she was in the garden, from the stairwell. I started that school in 1966 when it first opened. I spent one year at Redcoat school in Stepney Green. Sadly we had to move out in 1970. The ruins that Fred spoke about was what was left of our house after they knocked down the street. I live in Norfolk now but would go back to King John Street like a shot if it was back to how it used the be. They were sturdy houses so don’t know why they knocked them down.

By: D

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 09:40:49 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story and photo’s, Smudge looks like a lovely cat. I’m not being rude but is there anyone to take care of Smudge when you or your wife die, if not you should have someone inform the RSPCA, so Smudge can still live a long happy life.

By: Elizabeth cornwell

Elizabeth cornwell — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:57:56 +0000

What a lovely story!Smudge looks much sleeker now in the second picture,a lovely couple,Happy Anniversary to them!

By: Ian Lowe

Ian Lowe — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 23:13:31 +0000

It’s been my pleasure to yell ‘EYUP Fred!’ in broadest Yorkshire everytime our paths have crossed over the past four years, and he’s never failed to smile and quietly say ‘ello or ‘awright’ back in pure Eastender. He’s a lovely bloke and truly the heart and sole of the place for me. Here’s to many, many more years of ‘our’ Fred!

By: jane osullivan

jane osullivan — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:04:43 +0000

long may you continue Fred and Marie , a happy full to brimming life , keeping young by being busy and productive and appreciating the small things in life , feeding smudge every day what a lovely profile .

By: Jacqueline Sarsby

Jacqueline Sarsby — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 06:52:49 +0000

I think this is a delightful story, beautifully photographed, beautifully told.