The maisonettes were demolished in 1971, and one of the buildings that replaced them was a Community Centre. Les Battersby: [eating a turkey he had run over earlier] This is Champion Turkey, this! You 0. And the rest of the time you were busy trying to drive away my niece! Blanche Hunt: [to Tracy] You're remarkably chipper. Ena's biggest gripe with Minnie was her cat, Bobby, who was something of an obsession of Minnie's; much to her chagrin, Ena would talk to Minnie at length only to discover that Minnie hadn't been listening to her, being preoccupied with Bobby. Marvin Maddocks: When the bell starts ringing and the trainer says "Go", I'm telling you, girlie, there's something you ought to know. For fifty weeks of the year they work to save up for this. Blanche Hunt: Ken recently had an affair with an actress. 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. Robbie Sloane: [pulling out a gun] Before you ask, yes, it's a real gun. It attracted little media or public attention, as the producers intended her to continue in the serial the character was merely going to stay with a friend, Henry Foster, in St Annes while her flat in Coronation Street was being renovated. Ena occasionally went to stay with Colin and his family after Vera's death. She also quickly learned to be self-sufficient, taking on factory work when she was only 11. Steve McDonald: [to Karen] Look, half the street think you're a slag, the other half think you're a nutter. I'm going to smack your nose into the back of your head. Coronation Street is made by Granada Television at MediaCityUK and shown in all ITV regions, as well as internationally. A neighbour of Ena's, Elsie Tanner lived at No.11. Violet Helen Carson, OBE (1 September 1898 - 26 December 1983) was a British actress of radio, stage and television, and a singer and pianist, who had a long and celebrated career as an actress and performer during the early days of BBC Radio, and during the last two decades of her life as the matronly Christian widow, town gossip and elderly battle-axe Ena Sharples in the ITV television . Blanche Hunt: Good and bad in this room! Doesn't take much to amuse some people, does it? Robbie Sloane: Sshh. 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. A fortnight in Blackpool: chip shops, stink of onions, lights, some imbecile sideshows, a dirty great concrete fairground and they're happy. Tracy Barlow: We don't normally dress for breakfast. Sounds like the start of a joke. High quality Ena Art-inspired gifts and merchandise. Deirdre Rachid: Oh, I say, you look very glam! 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. Leanne Battersby: You can talk. Tracy Preston: As opposed to just screwing people! Elsie saw Ena as an interfering battleaxe, and didn't see why her life should be any of Ena's business. 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 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. Well other people are different, they enjoy this. Betty Turpin: Well, that's what we used to say. Gail Platt: Again? To offset her money problems Ena took on the job of live-in housekeeper at No.9 for Len Fairclough (Peter Adamson) although, when the Community Centre at the Mission closed down, Ena moved back into the vestry. The programme was conceived in 1960 by scriptwriter Tony Warren at Granada Television in Manchester. 1969: Ena is distressed when Minnie goes missing. In 1965, she acted as spokesperson for the street over the issue of a survey which almost led to the demolition of the street so that a ring road could be built through it. Carla Connor: [Robbie rips off some duct tape] Look, if you want money, I can get you whatever you want. You and him have been on and off more times than the light in Eileen Grimshaw's fridge! Later in the 1970s, Ena alternated between Weatherfield and St. Anne's. When describing someone she knew to Minnie and Martha "er with dewdrop on end of 'er nose." Share your thoughts on Coronation Street, 1960's quotes with the community: I've never heard so much self-indulgent whinging in all my life! 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. Bin it!'? Vicar: [attempting to escape from a reporter that has been questioning her] I expect you know today is the feast day for the patron saint of newspaper reporters. 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). Ena made herself at home, making the best of a bad situation, but unbeknown to her Martha couldn't wait to get rid of her and in the meantime had considered writing to an agony aunt to ask how to deal with her overbearing houseguest. Ena was at her best in arguments, whether on the attack or the defensive. Movies. Colin Salmon Karen Phillips: [holding up one of her shoes] Don't defend her, Steve, cause I've got one of these for each of you. Sounds like the start of a joke. I got three different quotes from three different printers, three different thicknesses of paper, one, two or three colours, and Rosie worked out all the different unit costs for me, so we've all been pulling our weight, which is why I need to talk to you about the apostrophe. At this time Ena thought to herself that in some way Elsie reminded her of her younger self. 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. It's going to cost another 300 quid to get it fixed, but I figure only bright spots like Rosie would notice and she's probably going to be your accountant in a few years' time and with you being so busy I'm going to have to start coming into the office and doing your admin full time, but don't worry Kevin I'm not expecting any wages, 'cos you'll still be in charge of the lads, and you do what you're good at, and I'll do what I'm good at, and Rosie can go to Oak Hill, the apostrophe can stay where it is because in a way it's all fate, isn't it? Minnie was embarrassed at Ena trying to fight her battles and disappeared. In 1980, Ena had to move out of the community centre while repairs were being made, and with nowhere else to go, accepted Elsie's offer of a bed. [to Sarah after she's come back to work after being dumped by Jason]. 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. Ena then allowed Vera to go out on her own, and encouraged her to date Bob Lomax, who worked with them at the welding factory. Gail Potter: David's been through the wringer. Eileen Grimshaw: Run along home now, Gail. When a family of Italians opened a caf in 1961, Ena boycotted the caf because they were Italian, however she changed her mind when she won a free meal in a raffle. Shut up. In 2010, a short online video titled Ken: A Life on the Street reiterated that she was no longer alive when Ken Barlow (William Roache) told his grandson Simon (Alex Bain) that she was "long dead now". But then I enjoy being with you. She quit upon hearing the news and moved in with Minnie at No.5. A disoriented Ena was later caught accidentally stealing from a supermarket. Atop the souvenir kiosk, Reeba belts out a quick rendition of "Paper Moon", whilst Emilia chose this moment - for some solemn prayer.". Martha: Ooh, that were a beautiful ending. 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. Leanne Battersby: Oh, no. Roy Cropper: [to Hayley] You have turned an apology of an existence into a life, fuller and more joyous than I could ever hope. In 1976, she made known her disapproval of new Corner Shop owner Renee Bradshaw's decision to open the shop on a Sunday, the day of the Sabbath. Cilla Brown: You're calling at a very inconvenient time. Tim Metcalfe: She put the "chest" in Manchester, that's for sure. The curtains won't twitch themselves, you know. After serving Elsie her notice, Ena argued with Elsie in the Rovers - Elsie was not going to give up without a fight. And I kept denying it and denying it and denying it 'cos I was so scared of losing you. Around 1917, Ena met Alfred Sharples, who had been sent home to heal a leg injury. It's not right, Val, people deserve better than this. 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. 1976: Handel tells Ena that Minnie is never returning. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Vera hadn't yet been told her condition was terminal. Frankie Baldwin: Not on the carpet - upstairs! TV Shows. Ken Barlow: [Beat as Ken realises what he's been saying] I am. Influenced by the conventions of the kitchen sink drama, Coronation Street is noted for its depiction of a down-to-earth, working-class community, combined with light-hearted humour and strong characters. Well you certainly have! Eileen Grimshaw: Tracy Barlow! Ena jumped at the chance to go abroad for the first time and meet the family she never knew she had. Ross: [an AA meeting] and with God's help - or whoever it is up there whose keeping an eye on me - that's how it'll be for the rest of my life. A harridan in a hair-net with a surly expression that could stop a grown man in his tracks."[3]. [knocks more jars of the shelf and then pauses], [throws a large jar of something on the floor and it smashes extremely loudly]. Ena's doublebreasted coat was the main exhibit in the costume museum section of the Granada Studios Tour. Her usual sparring partner was the promiscuous Elsie Tanner, though Ena eventually came to admire Elsie for her strength of character. This is just the beginning. When it comes to screwing money out of people, she does it very well! Kelly Crabtree: I treat my body like a temple. Ena's best friends from her youth, now Minnie Caldwell and Martha Longhurst, were both also widows by 1960, and frequently sat with Ena in the snug of the local Rovers Return Inn, criticising the lives of the other street residents (as well as each other), while drinking milk stout. 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. 14h However, you must be able to see this is VERY important! Top Ena Sharples Quotes I liked 'Z Cars' - just hearing the music got me going! 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. Matters were made worse after Ena fell over and was knocked unconscious while looking after Tracy Langton. [Liz enters the Barlows' living room wearing a low-cut, short sparkly dress]. Blanche Hunt: Skirt no bigger than a belt, too much eyeliner, and roots as dark as her soul. The argument only stopped when Ena learned it was to be a mission on another street which was to be closed. Occupation Just don't [Robbie places the duct tape over Carla's mouth, gagging her]. And I'm going to miss that as well. Both Alf Roberts and Len Fairclough saw Tattersall off by threatening him with violence if he dared to move Ena out of the flat. Alfred also informed Ena that his wife had recently passed away. The Weatherfield Mission committee decided to close one of their halls in 1965 due to the lack of interest, with the choice falling between the Coronation Street Mission and the Bold Street Mission. She was furious to be replaced by Valerie Barlow while on holiday. [Blanche slams her front door shut and Frankie looks through the letterbox]. Rita Littlewood: Did you ever run away from home? She had two elder siblings, Alice Raynold (ne Schofield) (18851965) and Tom Schofield (d. 1973). Day and night. Violet Wilson: [Chuckling] Does it really matter? She was subsequently fined 40/-. Valerie Tatlock: Well it wouldn't do if everyone was alike, would it? After Arnold left for war service, the hostilities continued between Elsie and Ena. 1960-1980 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. david russell, equis, drug bust in gloucester city nj,