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Ted came to Room 84 via
Redhill Control and Room 80 in Essex House.
A one time resident of Burgess Hill he was very keen on
going to the Royal George for a couple of pints and a
bit of "Ball Poking" - or bar billiards - at which he
excelled.
How he got into the Control
Office is a complete mystery and it was often said that
if we didn't find out more it will probably go with him
to his grave.
"Uncle" Ted, as he was known
to Kong - for a reason that isn't obviously apparent -
was also known as "Mr Belch" and "Coypu", again complete
mysteries. In Room 84 he occupied the seat
for undertaking Freight Alterations including the
infamous weed killer trains which were difficult down to
their need to constantly reverse to ensure that they
covered all tracks.
To keep fit he took up cycling
and moved to Wales where he could exploit this love to
the full. On the other hand he hated cricket
- his grave is situated next to the cricket pitch in
Newtown.
A great guy... |
