Alfred Cecil Tate

(My Grandfather)

Alf had a problem with his legs when he was born and had to spend much of first couple of years in hospital. He used to deliver green groceries with his legs in irons. Later he had a bike with a basket.

After married moved to London for about 3 or 4 years. They lived in a flat in Acton, in a tree lined avenue, near a film studios. But they couldn't afford the rent.
Whilst they were there he took them to see lots of places every weekend, like Crystal Palace, Wipsnaid Zoo, Parks, etc.. But Eva wasn't happy there and they returned to Newcastle.

He worked for Armstrong Witworths engineering company.
He enjoyed bowling.

Details

Born: 27-Mar-1900, Newcastle on Tyne Father: Robert William Tate
Mother: Emma Stainsby
Married: 25-Jun-1923, Newcastle on Tyne Died: 15-Dec-1975, cremated and buried St Nicolas, Gosforth Spouse: Emily Evelyn Skeen



Occupation:	Engine Fitter
		Jig & tool maker

Census

1901:  148, Tynemouth Rd, Byker						
Robert Tate		Head	Manufactr Clerk	M	39	M	Gateshead
Emma Tate		Wife			M	36	F	Darlington, Durham
Lionel Tate		Son				9	M	Newcastle
Mauritie Tate		Daur.				7	F	Newcastle
Robert Tate		Son				5	M	Newcastle
Norman Tate		Son				3	M	Newcastle
Alfred Tate		Son				1	M	Newcastle

Postcard from Alf

With me in the Canal Gardens, Roundhay ~1964

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