In 1960, Ena battled new Mission lay preacher Leonard Swindley, who objected to her frequenting the Rovers. She quit upon hearing the news and moved in with Minnie at No. [to Sarah after she's come back to work after being dumped by Jason]. Ena Sharples: If that's Old King Cole I'm Huckleberry Hound; if you don't know what you're watching you want to keep your trap shut. [Hayley puts the phone down slowly and angrily]. Danny Baldwin: Call it a day, before the pink elephants start marching in! In 1914, Ena had become friends with Albert Tatlock after Dinky Low, a local boy Ena had a crush on, asked her to write to Albert. Alfred Sharples (1920) Already it's only the first of January and you're the champion liar of 1980! It's illegal! One of the hairnet props was sold at auction for 65 in 2005 to a Dutch gentleman, who had bought it for his mother, a lifelong fan. Ena berated Martha's daughter Lily for never caring about her mother unless she needed a babysitter. Minnie was embarrassed at Ena trying to fight her battles and disappeared. Granada TV have built an outdoor set for shooting some of the scenes. Famous quotes containing the word reception: " To the United States the Third World often takes the form of a black woman who has been made pregnant in a moment of passion and who shows up one day in the reception room on the forty-ninth floor threatening to make a scene. Ena's forcefulness and argumentativeness was her key strength as well as her biggest weakness. Cilla Brown: Anything you have to say to Les, you can say to me. Thomas Schofield The first mention of Ena's death in the show itself was on 27 November 1989, during a scene in the Rovers Return when Deirdre says to builder Maurice Jones: "Ena Sharples would be turning in her grave.". Ena's role among the residents of Coronation Street was one she assigned to herself. In 1920, Ena married Alfred. Despite being out of work, Ena was soon occupied with other problems as Vera came to stay, having separated from her husband Bob Lomax. Bin it!'? When the war ended, Alfred and Ena ran into each other again and he told her that his marriage had been in name only - he'd had to marry the daughter of someone his father had owed money to. Kenneth Barlow: [whole family minus Tracy sees Roy creeping downstairs after Tracy drugged and slept with him] Tea Roy? She was subsequently fined 40/-. Weatherfield Janice Battersby: Open to anybody. Despite her willingness to gossip Ena was very guarded about her private life, and berated Martha for discussing her health problems with Ena's daughter, Vera Lomax (Ruth Holden). At first Ena approved, but she later advised Minnie to call it off as she would be in a better position financially as a single person. Alya fights for . I mean, even her initials are a killer disease! In the latter part of the 1970s, Ena flitted regularly between Weatherfield and St. Annes. Peter Barlow: Blanche, what we normally do at this point, is let other people in the group reflect on what the speaker has just said. Elsie saw Ena as an interfering battleaxe, and didn't see why her life should be any of Ena's business. Annie Walker: My idea of heaven is doing a foxtrot on a French-chalked floor, knowing I look right. After ten seconds he *will* be sick. The argument only stopped when Ena learned it was to be a mission on another street which was to be closed. Ena's first drink at the Rovers Return was in 1918 with Lizzie Hinchcliffe. Martha Longhurst: [as Ena chokes on a sixpence in Minnie's Christmas pudding] Should I hit her on the back? Ena: I would just like to go the way me mother did. Jack Duckworth: [after he sees through Vera's disguise] You're no flamin' widow! Hayley Cropper: Listen to her, Tracy Barlow. Vera hadn't yet been told her condition was terminal. Jamie Baldwin: Well, we wait. 1966: Ena struggles to cope when Vera has weeks to live. As she no longer had the luxury of rent-free accommodation, Ena took on a job at the Corner Shop. This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery. And it will be. Some people work hard, very hard, all the year round and this is what they get at the end of it. Six? Everyone kept telling me you're destroying me, that you go with other women. Happy to read and share the best inspirational Ena Sharples quotes, sayings and quotations on Wise Famous Quotes. Still unhappy with the working conditions, however, Ena walked out of the job later in the year and moved in with Minnie Caldwell (Margot Bryant), with Albert Tatlock (Jack Howarth) briefly taking on the caretaker position. In 1980, Ena dumped herself on Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) and later Albert, while the flat was being re-decorated. However, her health remained a point of contention. Ena was at her best in arguments, whether on the attack or the defensive. You sound like a parent whose kids go to Weatherfield High, a parent with no ambition. She won't hear you - she's as deaf as a post! The fight spilled out into the Street and Ena ended up accidentally smashing one of No.11's windows with her handbag. Sibling(s) In turn, Elsie strongly disliked Ena for her seemingly incessant gossip and desire to know about the private lives of others; and the two confronted each other frequently. The Sharpleses had continued to live in Inkerman Street, but after Alfred's death Ena needed a change and eagerly accepted the position of caretaker at the Glad Tidings Mission Hall in Viaduct Street when it was offered to her after Gladys's death. Ena occasionally went to stay with Colin and his family after Vera's death. The world would use us just as it did the martyrs, if we loved God as they did. New street setting for 'Coronation Street'. Blanche Hunt: [points at Ken] He's had more affairs than Soft Mick! Minnie even once accused Ena of being jealous of the cat. A Hairnet is a small, often elasticised, fine net worn over long hair to hold it in place. In 1965, Ena discovered Hilda Ogden was the culprit behind some threatening phone calls Elsie had received, and exposed her. [talking about Eileen's father, Colin Grimshaw]. In the show's fictional history, the street was built in 1902 and named in honour of the coronation of King Edward VII. Three others legends were also recognised for their time on the soap which is . 5, after a brief period working as a live-in housekeeper for Len Fairclough and Jerry Booth at 15 Mawdsley Street, although when the Community Centre at the Mission closed down, Ena moved back into the vestry. Ena Shaples Height 5 6 (1.68 m) Born September 1, 1898 German Street, Ancoats, Manchester, England, UK Died December 26, 1983 Cleveleys, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK (undisclosed) Spouse George Frederick Peploe September 1, 1926 - March 25, 1929 (his death) Other works (1950's)'Have A Go' radio show Publicity listings 1 Portrayal 1 Article She also quickly learned to be self-sufficient, taking on factory work when she was only 11. Tony Gordon: Well, I didn't come to all this trouble to host a staff meeting. Ena collapsed due to the stress, but walked out of the hospital to return to her post so that Martha, who had taken on her responsibilities while she recovered, couldn't steal her job. 8. Children Les Battersby: [eating a turkey he had run over earlier] This is Champion Turkey, this! What do you think? Amber Kalirai: Not true! 1966: Ena struggles to cope when Vera has weeks to live Vera came to stay again later in 1966, saying she was ill. Ena didn't believe her until she spoke to Vera's doctor, who said that Vera had a brain tumour and had a month to live. And the rest of the time you were busy trying to drive away my niece! Recognising his talent, Ena made him her protg and gave him lessons, while seeing about getting him a scholarship. Leanne Battersby: I can't eat this! be your last day So why holding on the sharple When is hurting you nigga Smart up look for a better way street life is not for everyone Now am coming. Norris Cole: I do wish you wouldn't use Americanisms in the shop. Total 126. We will be the Websters' family auto centre! Additional information on Ena's life from 1915-1945 was found in the books Keeping the Home Fires Burning and Coronation Street at War by Daran Little, and The Way to Victory by Christine Green. You made me feel scared, you made me feel inferior. Rita Littlewood: Did you ever run away from home? Later in the year, while Ena and most of the street residents were attending the wedding of Jerry Booth and Myra Dickinson, Michael broke into the vestry and robbed it, taking or trashing most of Ena's most treasured possessions. Although motivated by self-interest more often than she would care to admit, Ena's usual justification was that she was acting in the name of Christianity. Steve McDonald: She means it, Karen. Ken Barlow: Well just think of it. Occupation Check-in Add. Both Alf Roberts and Len Fairclough saw Tattersall off by threatening him with violence if he dared to move Ena out of the flat. Around 1917, Ena met Alfred Sharples, who had been sent home because of a leg injury. Living proof there's no justice in this world. There is always a bright side to every situation. Of her old adversary Ena Sharples, she said: "That woman's tongue. Elsie helped Ena understand to stop trying to stifle Vera, because then she would end up having no control over Vera at all. I'll try not to be in the way, so take care of me from now on." Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Tony Gordon: Not through these walls. Well other people are different, they enjoy this. Now, the thing about flyers is it's all about the artwork and the larger the print run, the cheaper they are. Blanche Hunt: Ken recently had an affair with an actress. Rita Littlewood: [reading from the novel] "Norris jumped out of the moped as Emilia and Reeba alighted the side-car ", Rita Littlewood: " and hand in hand, the three of them ran barefoot through Chester Zoo. Atop the souvenir kiosk, Reeba belts out a quick rendition of "Paper Moon", whilst Emilia chose this moment - for some solemn prayer.". The final episode featuring Ena was broadcast on 2 April 1980. Tony Gordon: [Tony kneels beside Carla's face. Later that year, Ena got bored with the maisonette and moved into a flat above Ernest Bishop's camera shop. Ena sang 'Cockles and Mussels' with Emily Nugent at a 1969 Christmas concert, though she rarely participated in the street pantomime productions, being content usually to watch or assist backstage. owner Roy Cropper and his transsexual wife Hayley]. 'Coronation Street' was massive in our house. However he enlisted for military service in the Great War and was killed in battle, devastating Ena. . Upon her return to the flat, Tattersall made Ena feel vulnerable by telling her she was too old for the job, and that he was going to have her put in a home. They had three children: Vera, Madge and Ian. [talking about caf? Robbie Sloane: [pulling out a gun] Before you ask, yes, it's a real gun. She likes the 'let-it-all-hang-out' look. When the war ended Alfred and Ena met up again and he told her that his marriage had been in name only he'd had to marry the daughter of someone his father had owed money to. . Despite her willingness to gossip about the sordid details of her residents, Ena was very guarded about her own private life and resented Martha for discussing her health problems with Vera. Vera stood by Ena and lived with her in the Mission vestry from 1937 to 1946, during which time they slept in the same bed in the cramped accommodation. Thanks for a great year. Minnie obliged. Top artists Far from showing gratitude that Vera was the only daughter to stand by her, Ena was particularly hard on her as Vera had been dropped as a child and Ena was never convinced that she was right in the head. Vera had debts to pay but not the money to pay them, so Ena gave her the money even though it was all her savings. As Ena barely got along with its current resident, Elsie Tanner, she had no compunctions about evicting Elsie and her son Dennis so that she could live there herself when the Mission was closed. However, he enlisted and was soon after killed in battle, devastating Ena. Minnie, who could be quite timid and indecisive, was often dominated by Ena, who did not appear to trust Minnie's own initiative or decisions. There was an instant chemistry, but Ena was upset to learn he was already married and broke contact with him. [pushes Carla, who is tied to a chair and gagged with duct tape, in front of Hayley] I said shut up. Almost always wearing a double-breasted overcoat and hairnet, she spent much of her free time in the serials' early years with her two cronies, Martha Longhurst (Lynne Carol) and Minnie Caldwell (Margot Bryant), in the snug bar of local pub The Rovers Return Inn, drinking milk stout. The rustier the better. As Vera and Madge grew up, they were alienated against Ena due to her judgemental and frequently interfering nature, a point of much contention for Ena who only had herself to blame. [Liz enters the Barlows' living room wearing a low-cut, short sparkly dress]. Although the living arrangements at No. In 1960, Ena was in conflict with the Mission's new lay preacher Leonard Swindley (Arthur Lowe), who objected to her frequenting the Rovers. Although she returned, her appearances were far less frequent due to Carson's ongoing health problems. An attentive student with a strong Christian upbringing, Ena became devoted to her religion and developed a firm belief in the importance of rules, regulations and morals. She tried to stop a flower show from taking place in the Community Centre in 1971 but was unsuccessful. It's Dougie Ferguson he's been hurt. She was delighted in 1970 to meet young Tony Parsons (David Hill), who shared her passion for the harmonium. [knocks more jars of the shelf and then pauses], [throws a large jar of something on the floor and it smashes extremely loudly]. Vera came to stay again later in 1966, claiming to be ill. Ena did not believe her until she spoke to Vera's doctor, who said that Vera had a brain tumour and had just a month to live; however Vera had not yet been told that her condition was terminal. Sick with guilt and worry, Ena scoured Weatherfield for anywhere Minnie might be. Norris Cole: Oh well, don't blame me when you're in pot up to your waste! The first reference to her was made in the 1985 spin off video 'The Jubilee Years' when Ken Barlow revealed that Ena had "died a couple of years ago". In court Ena pleaded not guilty, but refused to give her age when questioned, saying only that she was over 21. Caretaker (retired) In an interview . It was noted in a tweet earlier today via writer Mark Gatiss ("Retweeted" several times over) that it's one of the greatest photographs of an English actor. Maxine Peacock: You should've stayed at the party, Maxine! The war years involved many highs and lows between Ena and Elsie - Ena helped deliver Elsie's first child, Linda, in Annie Walker's living room, but later wrote a letter to Arnold about Elsie's affairs with soldiers, which led Arnold to return home and rape Elsie. She screams for help through the tape on her mouth]. Betty Turpin: Does it matter! Cilla Brown: [Cilla answers the door to Janice]. Well, it's a replica, but it works. 2nd April 1980 From left to right, Ena Sharples, Bruce Forsyth and Peggy Mount during rehearsals for the Daily Mirror Television Award show, 29th July 1962. Ena Sharples. In 1989, Deirdre Barlow mentioned that "Ena Sharples will be turning in her grave" thus implying Ena has died by this time. Ena and Elsie initially clashed through Ena's hostility towards Elsie's husband Arnold Tanner; when the newly married couple arrived in the Street, Ena recognised Arnold as having thrown a widow out of her home because she had not been able to pay the rent for two weeks. Ena plays the piano for the Rovers regulars at Christmas 1967. Lecturing me - no - hectoring me! Susan Cunningham: Don't let's bother about town. Ena would do all she could to protect her loved ones but her efforts were often misconstrued as interfering. As caretaker of the Mission of Glad Tidings, it was her responsibility to act in the best interests of the Mission's constituency, as her behaviour in public reflected on them. Ena prided herself on knowing everything that went on in the street and was known to keep information to herself for decades for future use. Sally Webster: Sarcasm doesn't suit you, Soph. The Mission was closed for good a year later, when it was demolished along with the factory to make way for a block of two-storey maisonettes. Coronation Street - Clip 10 - Martha, Ena and Minnie 17,721 views Jan 8, 2010 Minnie Caldwell (Margot Bryant) along with Martha Longhurst (Lynne Carol) and Ena Sharples (Violet Carsen). Matters were made worse after Ena fell over and was knocked unconscious while looking after Tracy Langton. Ena feared for her home until she discovered she had been left No.11 Coronation Street in the will of the recently deceased owner, Mrs. Briggs. Carson died on Boxing Day 1983 at the age of 85, following her departure in 1980. 0 comments She won't hear you - she's as deaf as a post! Corrie Quotes. Ena spent much of early 1978 with the Lomaxes in Hartlepool, who offered to house her permanently but she refused. Ena and Minnie lived with each other at No.5 several times, usually when no one else was willing to house Ena, who was reputedly difficult to live with. Maya Sharma: She's got you wrapped around her little finger! She quickly regained her speech and mobility, but the following year was diagnosed with arteriosclerosis. 25 IBU (3.64) 104 Ratings . An attentive student with a strong Christian upbringing, Ena became devoted to her religion and developed a firm belief in the importance of rules and morals. After the Mission was demolished, Ena became caretaker at the Camera Shop and then at the Community Centre. Find your thing. Ena had been aware of the many men Elsie had entertained at No.11 over the years, and strongly disapproved considering she was still married and opined that she was putting her own needs above those of her children. High quality Ena Art-inspired gifts and merchandise. Valerie Tatlock: Course they're happy, Ken, they wouldn't come otherwise, would they? No further mention of Ena was made, and it was assumed she had moved to St Annes permanently. Religion as a serious - yet casual - fact of British life has died. She quit upon hearing the news and moved in with Minnie at No.5. You'd rather stay here and nurse poor little Sunita! Subscribe now for more! In 1970, Stan Ogden decided to sell some of Ena's songs, without her knowledge, and take the credit as songwriter himself. Community content is available under. George Wilson: Exactly - there's good and bad everywhere. Don't go away. I just said it out loud. In 1961 Ena was sacked for spreading a rumour that Coronation Street was to be demolished when it turned out to be untrue, but Swindley was forced to re-hire her when a suitable replacement could not be found (Ena had bribed the other candidates to turn the job down). What would Angela Lansbury do in this situation? I've got something for you. A harridan in a hair-net with a surly expression that could stop a grown man in his tracks."[3]. Ken Barlow: You mean they think they do cos they don't know any better. You can claim it back on tax as an employment expense. Although Violet Carson became synonymous with the role, she was not the only actress to play Ena - in the 1960 dry runs of Coronation Street, Nita Valerie and Nan Marriott-Watson played her. Karen Phillips: [holding up one of her shoes] Don't defend her, Steve, cause I've got one of these for each of you. In 1973, Minnie first sought Ena's opinion before getting engaged to Albert Tatlock. Jamie Baldwin: I mean, how long's it been? 24th November 1899 Peter Barlow: I think you've had enough Blanche. Consequently, she found it difficult to express affection and felt more at ease arguing with her friends (or telling them what to do) than taking an interest in them. A fortnight in Blackpool: chip shops, stink of onions, lights, some imbecile sideshows, a dirty great concrete fairground and they're happy. Ena was the widowed caretaker of the Glad Tidings Mission Hall and spent much of her time criticising the activities and loose morals of the street's other residents. She was delighted in 1970 to meet young Tony Parsons, who shared her passion for the harmonium. 56 Ena Sharples Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 56 Ena_sharples Premium High Res Photos Browse 56 ena_sharples stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Warren Baldwin: That's disgusting, what's in it? 10h First of all, who the hell are you? Respected by all and feared by many, Ena was the self-appointed moral guardian of Coronation Street. Sounds like the start of a joke. Ena was grateful for the offer and moved back into the Street. [talking about caf? Eve Wilson: Everywhere's got a problem, hasn't it? You and Kenneth should count yourselves lucky. At this time Ena thought to herself that in some way Elsie reminded her of her younger self. The residents of the street began to protect and defend her more, seeing her as a vulnerable old woman. Craig Nelson: No, I've got my Christmas money. Your chest came flat-packed and you haven't put it together yet! In March of 1963 her sister Alice Raybould died aged 80. Tags: Coronation Street. Blanche Hunt: I'm surprised no-one's fallen asleep! And I'm going to miss that as well. Chewing corn for gummy parrots? Later in the 1970s, Ena alternated between Weatherfield and St. Anne's. Sean Tully: [in a vet's waiting room] Oh, what a lovely parrot! Blanche Hunt: Good looks are a curse, Deirdre. Blanche Hunt: Skirt no bigger than a belt, too much eyeliner, and roots as dark as her soul. Minnie's part in the trio's conversations in the snug were usually limited to the occasional (frequently inappropriate or out-of-place) comment. Blanche Hunt: I'm Deirdre's mother. Naughty! Ena took that one step further - the self-proclaimed moral voice of the street, Ena was a law unto herself, making sure to know what went on in the lives of every resident, to the extent where they weren't sure themselves how much she knew. Blanche Hunt: Oh that's just for starters. Around 1917, Ena met Alfred Sharples, who had been sent home because of a leg injury. Ena had a health scare in 1962 when she suffered a minor stroke, brought on by hypostatic pneumonia. You do go with other women. A disoriented Ena was later caught accidentally stealing from a supermarket. RM2D319A2 - Coronation Street creator Tony Warren and actress Betty Driver, who plays Betty Turpin, at the Granada studios in Manchester unveiling a blue plaque in memory of Coronation Street legend Violet Carson. Sally Webster: [sn*ggering] Yeah, and it's not in appreciation either. This is just the beginning. She was fined 40/-. Her friends gradually left her life Martha had died in 1964 and Minnie left in 1976 to live at Whaley Bridge with their old friend Handel Gartside (Harry Markham). With no one else to take the job, Ena was selected as caretaker, and she moved into the adjacent Centre flat.
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