~ Tommy Fields ~

Tommy Fields was as charming as he was good looking and always the same although he did not reach the dizzy heights of fame. He had an abundance of talent and humour a chip off the old block of Gracie's artistry he had taken full stock. He often appeared as a pantomime dame and very feminine he looked every seat in the theatre was promptly booked. He was seldom referred to as Tommy Fields mostly as Gracie Fields brother but he did not mind one way or the other.

~ Two Little Words ~

Two little words I'll always remember two little words which gave me a thrill, when Tommy Fields said 'Hello love' the thought delights me still. Two little words set down in writing his signature in my autograph book, I feel a sense of pride each time I take a look.

~ Roy Hudd ~

The comedian Roy Hudd is no stick in the mud he provides humour without end, is it any wonder Gracie Fields was his friend. She said "Are you as funny as you look" I doubt if he could tell, but he does know his talent makes the box office swell. He holds an audience in the palm of his hand, in pantomime or a one night stand. With a smile, a joke and comic songs, on centre stage where he belongs. He also presents the 'News Huddlines' on air and appears on television too, without our versatile entertainers whatever would we do.

~ The Wind of Change ~

There was a time when hundreds of candles provided the working light in the mill, later replaced by gas which made it brighter still. Like a glowing crystal palace it never ceased to amaze, people came from miles around just to stand and gaze. The cotton industry was the heart of Lancashire, but time marches on and old customs disappear. Nimble hands are idle and no longer in need, the mills unexpected closure was very sad indeed.