Ellerman pappayanni 50's 60's
I remember the 1960 strike we were out for weeks and then it was over.I went to the Pool and I got what I think was the Grecian.She was berthed in the Alex behind the Cold Storage,only a small job a little Market Boat I think, I was highly delighted having landed such a good job.I turned to in the morning worked until after lunch and then went up the road to the Bootle Arms for a few pints.Heading back to do the tea there were pickets on the Alex gate,you can't go in there mate we are on strike,I replied don't you know the strikes over,it's back on again they exclaimed.Back to the ship picked up my grip and that is the nearest I got to that company that for many years I had always wished to get a job with.I think the strike only lasted another couple of days,was I annoyed,you bet.
Regards.
Jim.B.