Gain Lane

Hi a bit of nostalgia here, i am alan mcvoy who was a van lad from 63, to 65, drivers ronnie davison, conrad tyson, eric johnson, i passed driving test... More »

Me too and my Father (Eric Johnson) was a salesman, other names: Dizzy Desmond, - review of British Bakeries by Roy Johnson

What a sales team, I remember them all well, my father delivery runs were, Skipton, leeds, & Huddersfield, I remember the van number was 303, I remember the "Big Tea" loaf promotions, the... More »

Van boy - review of British Bakeries by Trevor lockwood

I trevor lockwood worked as a van lad working with tommy short. Trevor wilkinson brian miller eric lightoler charles agar derek thornton good old days... More »

Almond bakeries - review of British Bakeries by Paul Thorp

I too remember stating at 4.30am as a van lad, to load van ready for deliveries in Armley, with van driver Ray Benn, great times. 3 yrs from 1971 to 1974.... More »

Van lads - review of British Bakeries by Mick diamond

I wos a van lad there when I was 15 my driver was jack marsdan good old days starting at 4.30 every morning do you remember BIG T bread... More »

A very long repair - review of Robbies by Paul

Took my engine to Robbies for new bearings and 1year later finally complete after numerous phone calls. Supposed to have a new piston fitted but later found out it hadn't. Head welded leaving... More »

Too much sugar added. - review of Morrisons by Customer

Having bought a jar of Morrison's own brand Smooth reduced fat Peanut Butter- I found the taste was far too sweet. Even the a smallest amount left a sickly after taste of sugar... More »

Champion Bakery - review of British Bakeries by Steve Kennedy

I worked for Champion Stockport as a "Saturday lad"...starting VERY early in the morning, and usually with my Uncle (Eric)driving the van...I remember that they had a peculiar floor start..... I also remember... More »

A a team - review of Robbies by Justin

Such a great team gone to robbies with my dad since i was three years old for all kind of parts for all kind of bikes and have never let me down all... More »

Oh no where's Rolo & ' The Hoff ' ? - review of British Bakeries by Avtar Singh

I started 88' in Cost Office alongside the 'The Hoff'(Robert Hoffmann) and Rolo (David Rawlings).It was my first job and the best,shared many a laughs infact i don't remember working -you've heard of... More »

WHAT A LIFT - review of British Bakeries by Dennis cawley

Hi I never worked for ALMONDS BAKERY I lived in Wythenshawe as I worked for another Bread company in Stockport CHAMPION BREAD as a vanboy I was really glad for ALMONDS at... More »

Good but way to expensive - review of Robbies by Jonny

Service is good but parts and labour are way to expensive (used tyre with fitting is £7) tyres only take 2mins to fit and a used one uuufffftt... More »

Wow....what can i say....i know where i'll be ordering my food from now on. Chic - review of Alaziz Takeaway by Anonymous

Wow....what can i say....i know where i will be ordering my food from now on. Chicken Maasala is to die for! Best curry i've had. Keep up the good work :-))........... Regency view,Bradford... More »

Old "uns" are the best - review of British Bakeries by Dave Wilson

I also had a great time at the bakery (1971-73) When it was originally called(Almonds Bakery)starting as a Saturday casual £3.75pd at (14.5 yrs old) cleaning the bakery on the hygiene dept &... More »

Red hot summer of 96 - review of British Bakeries by Crumpet gal

My names Janette and British Bakeries was the best place i ever worked at,shared laughs,enjoyed banter and have some wonderful memories of-definately somewhere i'll never forget.God bless Fred Crabtree that worked with bob... More »

A hell of a team . - review of Robbies by Brian rouse

Robbies have looked after my Realto for anumber of years , I could not wish for better service . All the very best wishes to Keith ,Doug & dave , for 2008 .... More »

Map

Map showing Gain Lane in Bradford.