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. 11 to Edward Wormold. Or so they think. Ena spent much of 1974 living in St Annes, making occasional visits to Minnie at No. Blanche Hunt: An alcoholic and an arsonist open a bar? Although generally dismissive of each other in public, they did occasionally put their differences aside in a crunch - in 1962, when no one else would, Ena let Elsie know that her boyfriend Bill Gregory was married. 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. Coronation Street (also known as Corrie) is a British soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. Blanche Hunt: [on hearing that Peter and Leanne want their own bar] An alcoholic and an arsonist open a bar? Eileen Grimshaw: Run along home now, Gail. When the maisonettes were demolished in 1971, one of the buildings which replaced them was a community centre. Gail Potter: David's been through the wringer. Buy "ena sharples, ena sharples quotes" by Varshadesigns as a Poster. This is available as an extra on the Tram Crash DVD, released in 2011. Ena was never seen in Weatherfield again, and all subsequent references to her were in the past tense. 1963: Ena holds her own during a run-in with Leonard Swindley. Thanks for a great year. After he verbally attacked her in the Rovers, the Street's residents united to oust him. Matters were made worse after Ena fell over and was knocked unconscious while looking after Tracy Langton. 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? Tony Gordon: Don't worry. I've never heard so much self-indulgent whinging in all my life! Ena was offered a place at an old people's nursing home, which she unsurprisingly declined, choosing to lodge with her old friend Henry Foster at St. Annes after briefly living with Minnie; nevertheless when the maisonettes were built Ena moved into No.6, a purpose-built OAP ground floor flat. I've a tea towel with some on - Norris knows that! Weatherfield "Coronation Street Quotes." Rita Littlewood: [about Norris's secret book] The hero of his novel has got himself caught up in a menage-a-trois! Tony Gordon: [Tony kneels beside Carla's face. My mum used to say Ena Sharples reminded her of Gran, which she wouldn't have been happy to hear! Ena quotes :) comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment AtmosphereLost5944 Additional comment actions "*vomit*" is a personal favorite . The fight spilled out into the Street and Ena ended up accidentally smashing one of No.11's windows with her handbag. Although a fixture of the programme from 1960 to 1980, Ena was only seen regularly until 1974 when Violet Carson suffered a stroke, which kept her off-screen for most of the year. Mission hall. It's Dougie Ferguson he's been hurt. Susan Cunningham: Don't let's bother about town. Sally Seddon: Do you know what you sound like? How could you? Coronation Street Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Her most cherished possession was her harmonium, which nobody else was permitted to play. She was subsequently fined 40/-. Despite being out of work, Ena was soon occupied with other problems as Vera came to stay, having separated from her husband Bob Lomax. Martha died in the snug in the Rovers in 1964, while Ena conducted a singalong on the piano in the public bar. Frankie Baldwin: You cannot not kick us out of our house, you looney! The caretaker's accommodation was the vestry, which opened onto Coronation Street. Blanche Hunt: This turkey is dry enough to choke a camel. What did you lace it with, ProPlus? 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 jumped at the chance to go abroad for the first time and meet the family she never knew she had. Ena Quotes Ena clashed with many members of her family, especially her children. I've seen it with my own eyes! Minnie soon turned up, and Ena was able to turn the tables on Dave Smith by blackmailing him over his tax fraud. Blanche Hunt: He looks like he should be crayoning summat. Add Check-in. Ian died after only two days and Alfred died in 1937 during the Depression, leaving Ena a widow with two children. What do you think? Ena plays the piano for the Rovers regulars at Christmas 1967. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and m. Alice Raybould Tom Schofield 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". [2] 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. Your daughter barely knows you. You can claim it back on tax as an employment expense. Actor Michael Melia has claimed in an interview that he thought the character of Ena was "the most forbidding face on the street. 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. 1976: Handel tells Ena that Minnie is never returning. Ena's tendency to boss her children around had led to daughter Madge not speaking to her, and upon receiving feedback from nephew Colin Lomax about what Madge had been saying about Ena behind her back, Ena cut Madge out of her will without a second's thought. Ena and Albert became close enough that he would stay with her family while on leave, but when he asked her if she wanted to be more than friends, she declined, stating that she was still mourning Phil. You sound like a parent whose kids go to Weatherfield High, a parent with no ambition. Menu. Leanne Battersby: [the day before Mike's funeral, Ken has entered the pub and given Leanne a dirty look] If that Ken Barlow looks at me like that tomorrow, I'm gonna bop him one. Around 1917, Ena met Alfred Sharples, who had been sent home because of a leg injury. 4.1% ABV . 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). Blanche Hunt: Do you think they wrote their own vows? Ena also had a son, Ian, but due to her poor nutrition during the years she and Alfred struggled for work, Ian died soon after birth. Sally Webster: [sn*ggering] Yeah, and it's not in appreciation either. [He rips the tape off her skin. Emily Nugent: Oh, stop fussing over me, Norris - you're not my nurse! I can't marry you! [Blanche slaps him] What the hell were that for? Beside the Great British Seaside: masstopia here we come. You do go with other women. Minnie continued to be fond of gambling, but Ena strongly disapproved and in 1972 tried to have her barred from Benny Lewis's Betting Shop for her own good. Ken Barlow: Well just think of it. Thomas F. Wilson. In March of 1963 her sister Alice Raybould died aged 80. The residents of the street began to protect and defend her more, seeing her as a vulnerable old woman. Sick with guilt and worry, Ena scoured Weatherfield for anywhere Minnie might be. Ena collapsed due to the stress, but walked out of hospital to return to her post so that Martha Longhurst (Lynne Carol), who had taken on her responsibilities while she recovered, could not steal her job. Cilla Brown: [after Roy has taken Chesney to the airport] You call the airport and I call the police, Hayley. 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 had a health scare in 1962 when she suffered a minor stroke, brought on by hypostatic pneumonia. In 1975, Ena began to make much more frequent visits to the street but often found that Minnie was away in Whaley Bridge, visiting their old friend Handel Gartside. Shop affordable wall art to hang in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls aren't welcome. Vera had debts to pay but hadn't the money to pay them, so Ena gave her the money, despite it being all her savings. 9. 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. This isnt a sneer its a smile with a lid on. In 1960, Ena was in conflict with the Mission's new lay preacher Leonard Swindley (Arthur Lowe), who objected to her frequenting the Rovers. Played by [talking about Eileen's father, Colin Grimshaw]. Rita Littlewood: Did you ever run away from home? Ena was first seen to wear a hairnet in Episode 5. Your donor kidney would reject you if it could. As she no longer had the luxury of rent-free accommodation, Ena took on a job at the Corner Shop. This photo of Ena Sharples looking over the early 60s industrial landscape of Manchester/Salford (Weatherfield) is iconic. Minnie was furious and told Ena their friendship was over, though she later relented. The Lomaxes offered to house Ena but she declined. In 1969, Ena's capacity to interfere almost ended in tragedy when she told off bookie Dave Smith for hassling Minnie, who had been gambling and owed Dave money. (First line, introducing herself to Florrie Lindley). Despite her age, Ena was determined to secure the position of caretaker, and scared off her competitor Hetty Thorpe by warning her about the violence in the area. Erywon) Rainon Cyril. Mary Schofield Kelly Crabtree: Yeah, see them fellas' eyes poppin' out. However, her place next door to the Barlows was crucial in saving Valerie when she was held hostage by Frank Riley, as Val was able to tap on the pipes in her kitchen, overheard by Ena in her flat. It's not right, Val, people deserve better than this. 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. Steve McDonald: She means it, Karen. Ena and Albert became close enough that he would stay with her family while on leave but, when he asked her if she wanted to be more than friends, she declined, stating that she was still mourning Phil. owner Roy Cropper whom she thinks is a bit simple]. "I'm Mrs Sharples." Well you certainly have! She also enjoyed singing and led the residents into sing-songs on various special occasions. [points at Peter] And this one 'ere, he's an alcoholic, you know! Ena and Albert became close enough that he would stay with her family while on leave but, when he asked her if she wanted to be more than friends, she declined, stating that she was still mourning Phil. She disappeared with the Centre keys at Christmas, preventing local children from getting their presents. Total 126. We found this clip in th. This is just the beginning. She also portrayed Queen Victoria on the Coronation Street float for the Silver Jubilee in 1977. Robbie Sloane: Sshh. Hayley Cropper: Where did you come from? Ena decided to give him another chance. Shelley Unwin: Well, I'm still not too happy about it. Vera died in 1967, in Ena's home, of a brain tumour. We are working flat out to try and get work done and you're wasting money! Despite her occasionally antagonistic nature, Ena was a respected figure in the community and, although seeming at times to be a loner, had many friends in the street. Blanche Hunt: I'm surprised no-one's fallen asleep! Ray Langton: Something for me? Vera Sharples (1921)Madge Sharples (1924)Ian Sharples During her school days Ena met Martha Hartley (Lynne Carol) and Minnie Carlton (Margot Bryant), establishing lifelong friendships. Kenneth Barlow: [whole family minus Tracy sees Roy creeping downstairs after Tracy drugged and slept with him] Tea Roy? Movies. Look, it's even got tyre marks on it! Ena's forcefulness and argumentativeness was her key strength as well as her biggest weakness. Pictured is cast member Ena. Respected by all and feared by many, Ena was the self-appointed moral guardian of Coronation Street. She was delighted in 1970 to meet young Tony Parsons (David Hill), who shared her passion for the harmonium. Eileen Grimshaw: Tracy Barlow! The trio's discussions in the snug often consisted of Ena and Martha trying to score points off each other, with Ena baiting Martha into arguing with her. Sorry my name's Melanie and I'm an alcoholic. I nearly died of the shame. And I will use it. Ena did not have much contact with the surviving Schofields until her great-nephew Tom Schofield contacted her in 1965 and invited her to stay in the USA. Sean Tully: Think think. They almost always thought the worst of each other; Elsie accused Ena of writing a poison pen letter in 1961, even though Ena was innocent. With her home safe for the time being, Ena sold No. [Violet is recounting Fred and Bev's furtive early-morning goodbye]. [deliberately knocks another load of tins and jars off the shelf]. Alfred also informed Ena that his wife had recently passed away. Marcus Dent: I was talking about her heart. Sarah Platt: [Moodily] It's not working, you know. What if I was going to say, 'Les, you're going out with an ugly, evil monster. 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. Caretaker (retired) Ena's role among the residents of Coronation Street was one she assigned to herself. owner Roy Cropper and his transsexual wife Hayley]. Ena's first drink at the Rovers Return was in 1918 with Lizzie Hinchcliffe. 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. 0 comments I always do when you speak. Steve McDonald: Yeah, just as mates. 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. Ena was pleased, as it occupied the exact spot where the vestry had been. Still unhappy with the working conditions, however, Ena walked out of the job later in the year and moved in with Minnie, with Albert Tatlock briefly taking on the caretaker position. Ena smashed a window with her bag in anger, and when they both finally calmed down, and Ena agreed not to evict Elsie, Elsie made the ballsy statement that made everyone laugh under their breath: "Well you'll pay for that window!" Even the usually stalwart Ena gasped at that! Warren Baldwin: That's disgusting, what's in it? [Dev has just said he'd like to stay at home and take care of Sunita, who is ill, instead of going abroad to marry Maya]. Ena was a capable and experienced pianist and player of the harmonium. In 1963, Ena reported youth Michael Butterworth to the police for stealing and cashing her pension. Oh naughty Blanche! STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Ena Schofield was born in Weatherfield on 24th November 1899, the youngest of three siblings (the others being her sister Alice Schofield, and her brother Tom Schofield) and in her youth lived at 65 Inkerman Street. New street setting for 'Coronation Street'. 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. 24th November 1899 First appearance 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 Quotes & Sayings. Unique 121. Hayley Cropper: Listen to her, Tracy Barlow. Ena decided to once again move back to St Annes, telling committee man Ken Barlow that she'd be the one to decide when she'd come back, if she came back. Ena particularly criticised Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix), who she believed had loose morals. Violet Wilson: Are you talking about your brain? Typically dressed in a large double-breasted coat and hairnet, Ena was an imposing figure, intimidating many of her much younger neighbours. Tracy Preston: You touch me with that, I'll sue for criminal injuries, together with child support from him. Ena's doublebreasted coat was the main exhibit in the costume museum section of the Granada Studios Tour. [Blanche slams her front door shut and Frankie looks through the letterbox]. Steve McDonald: You tell Karen about the baby, I will make you pay, I will make you suffer.
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