Give it to Ron Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Just watched a programme about the late great Tommy Cooper. I seem to remember a story from my youth that his mum used to own a shop at Foys Corner in Shirley - is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 His brother owned a dancewear shop in Slough. The first time I went there, his brother (who was a dead ringer for Tommy) fooled me by saying he didn't sell ballet shoes - and I'd driven miles to get to the shop! When I showed how disappointed I was, he laughed just like Tommy and told me he also owned the shop next door that DID sell ballet shoes. Doesn't sound funny now, but at the time, and because he looked and sounded just like his brother, it was hilarious. Guess you had to be there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 I don`t if it`s the same that I saw earlier in the year, but I was quite surprised that during a scene about him performing at The Windmill, a picture of his application form was quickly shown and his address was seen as "Devonia, Lea Road, Langley nr Southampton". I wonder if the house still exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpb Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Yes she did, 124 Shirley Road - it was first a fresh fish business and then a haberdashery. It is now Johnny's Fish and Chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupandus Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 Yep! i remember the shop in the 70,s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 17 August, 2011 Share Posted 17 August, 2011 He lived in Blackfield and went to Hardley school as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Arsed_Fly Posted 18 August, 2011 Share Posted 18 August, 2011 His brother owned a dancewear shop in Slough. The first time I went there, his brother (who was a dead ringer for Tommy) fooled me by saying he didn't sell ballet shoes - and I'd driven miles to get to the shop! When I showed how disappointed I was, he laughed just like Tommy and told me he also owned the shop next door that DID sell ballet shoes. Doesn't sound funny now, but at the time, and because he looked and sounded just like his brother, it was hilarious. Guess you had to be there though. I laughed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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