Sheffield History 222 Posted March 17, 2018 Does anyone remember the people in this photo? One is Big Ada from the old market on Dixon Lane Any memories of these people at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John 0 Posted July 8 I remember her with warm affection, she was a tough old girl, could swear for England and she took no rubbish from anyone and had a reputation for flattening any bloke who was stupid enough to cross her. She lived in Clarkeson St and her house backed onto our in Glossop Road. She had a heart of gold if anyone was in trouble she was good for 2 bob and often she would take in young women who had been beaten by their husband, giving them a temporary safe place for the night. I used to run errands for her and always got st least 3d but if she was in a good mood a tanner or even on odd occasions a shilling. Like many Sheffield characters I think her reputation was bigger than reality but as always it was based in truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
