Actor Michael Melia has claimed in an interview that he thought the character of Ena was "the most forbidding face on the street. Ena was soon caught up with more problems as Vera came to stay having separated from her husband Bob Lomax. 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. Sally Webster: I saw you earlier cleaning Emily Bishop's windows. 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. New street setting for 'Coronation Street'. Blanche Hunt: I'd cut off his whatnots wi' a pair of garden shears, me. A fortnight in Blackpool: chip shops, stink of onions, lights, some imbecile sideshows, a dirty great concrete fairground and they're happy. 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. Liz McDonald: Morning, all. Ena is not amused during the street Silver Jubilee celebrations. Jamie Baldwin: I mean, how long's it been? Minnie Caldwell: No, don't, she might hit you back. Naughty! . Blanche Hunt: An alcoholic and an arsonist open a bar? Blanche Hunt: I've never heard such self-indulgent whinging in all my life. Eight? Although she returned, her appearances were far less frequent due to Carson's ongoing health problems. I mean, even her initials are a killer disease! Intro quote: "You're the head of household huh? Danny Baldwin: Well, it's good stuff - his legs are working. Blanche Hunt: Ken recently had an affair with an actress. Jamie Baldwin: You don't wanna know, believe me. How could you? Valerie Tatlock: Look Ken, you enjoy yourself going to the theatre and reading and all that. She screams for help through the tape on her mouth]. Nobody needs to know that! In 1915, Ena became engaged to Phil Moss, nephew of her mentor at the Glad Tidings Mission Hall, Gladys Arkwright. But then I enjoy being with you. When she disappeared with the Centre keys at Christmas, preventing the children from getting any presents, Ena assumed she'd be sacked; she left to stay with Henry Foster in St. Annes, however she was allowed to keep her job. In 1967, Ena started a petition to have the betting shop closed down, although she was unsuccessful. It's you, Charlie! 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. Jamie Baldwin: [feeding Warren a hangover cure] Good lad. ", [the topic of conversation in the Rovers' Snug is death]. They briefly lived together in 1961 when Ena was fired from the Mission. And the rest of the time you were busy trying to drive away my niece! Howard Lee: Ross was just trying to help those here with a drink problem, to see that they're not alone. Or so they think. The curtains won't twitch themselves, 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. In the 1970s, her failing health meaning that Ena spent increasing amounts of time convalescing at her friend Henry Foster's in St Annes. Steve McDonald: You tell Karen about the baby, I will make you pay, I will make you suffer. With Glad Tidings gone, the closest place of worship was the Victoria Street Mission, and Ena kept close tabs on the comings and goings there. Ena had a dominating personality. Father 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: In the show's fictional history, the street was built in 1902 and named in honour of the coronation of King Edward VII. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. 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. In 1969, Ena became bored with the maisonette and moved into a flat above Ernest Bishop's (Stephen Hancock) camera shop. 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. Gail Potter: [Gail is on Eileen's doorstep arguing about the "torrid affair" she believes is going on between Eileen and the new foot masseur] His car was parked out here all night. We all having the same again, girls? Robbie Sloane: Sshh. Blanche Hunt: I'm a realist - I don't live in fairy-land like you do. Ena was a capable and experienced pianist and player of the harmonium. Lecturing me - no - hectoring me! Everyone kept telling me you're destroying me, that you go with other women. Maxine Peacock: You should've stayed at the party, Maxine! 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. Elsie offered to take in Ena, who was very grateful. In 1973, Minnie first sought Ena's opinion before getting engaged to Albert Tatlock. Her skills were regularly called upon at events in the Rovers Return and other community venues. From left to right, Ena Sharples, Bruce Forsyth and Peggy Mount during rehearsals for the Daily Mirror Television Award show, 29th July 1962. I think you're both! She just sat up, broke wind, and died. Minnie was furious and told Ena their friendship was over, though she later relented. The show currently averages 8 million viewers per episode. Deirdre Barlow: Mother! Karen Phillips: [holding up one of her shoes] Don't defend her, Steve, cause I've got one of these for each of you. I can't marry you! As congregations at the Mission Hall's services dwindled, the Hall became more often the domain of clubs and meetings. After Martha's death, Minnie was perhaps Ena's only close friend left. 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. Easily one of the most recognisable names on the Street, it was this quote from Ena, broadcast in only the second ever episode of Coronation Street, that gave us a glimpse behind her hard exterior. Sibling(s) Ena later became close to the Lomax family and was often called upon to watch Colin. She just sat up, broke wind, and died." - Ena Sharples - 14th December 1960. Blanche Hunt: [on hearing that Peter and Leanne want their own bar] An alcoholic and an arsonist open a bar? 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. There was an instant chemistry but Ena was upset to learn he was already married, and broke contact with him. In February 1980, Ena was moved out of her flat while necessary refurbishments were made to both the flat and Centre. Respected by all and feared by many, Ena was the self-appointed moral guardian of Coronation Street. Well you must have took ten-to-the-douzen with drink inside you, or did you get tanked up ___. Ena was offered a place at an old folk's home but she unsurprisingly declined, choosing to lodge with old friend Henry Foster in St Annes after briefly living with Minnie, although when the maisonettes were built Ena moved into No. Returning home, she was horrified to discover that the Mission was being converted into a Community Centre, with social worker Ruth Winter assigned to work there full-time. One of the main characters during the 1960s, she was featured less regularly in the 1970s due to the declining health of actress Violet Carson, and was written out in 1980. Blanche Hunt: [as the Barlows meet George and Eve, Blanche is very drunk] Kids on every corner - lurking and spitting, pavements knee deep in dog-doo, murderers running actories - on it's not like it was around here. Shelley Unwin: [Shelley arrives at a pedestrian crossing in her wedding dress, prompting a perplexed look from an old lady] I jilted him! Ena was at her best in arguments, whether on the attack or the defensive. She also enjoyed singing and led the residents into sing-songs on various special occasions. The fight spilled out into the Street and Ena ended up accidentally smashing one of No.11's windows with her handbag. 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. Along with Minnie Caldwell, Martha Longhurst was Ena's closest friend and unlike Minnie, Martha shared Ena's penchant for gossiping. "Coronation Street" Episode #1.2 (TV Episode 1960) Violet Carson as Ena Sharples. Carla Connor: [Robbie rips off some duct tape] Look, if you want money, I can get you whatever you want. 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 . Despite their difficult moments, they were always there for each other. Run For Your Life (feat. And it will be. It's Dougie Ferguson he's been hurt. 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. 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.
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