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. Some people work hard, very hard, all the year round and this is what they get at the end of it. 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. I've had 10,000 run. 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. And you made me feel it was my fault! In 1915, Ena became engaged to Phil Moss, nephew of Gladys Arkwright, her mentor at the Glad Tidings Mission Hall. Already it's only the first of January and you're the champion liar of 1980! Ena occasionally went to stay with Colin and his family after Vera's death. Blanche Hunt: Good looks are a curse, Deirdre. The first reference to her after this was in the 1985 spin-off video The Jubilee Years when Ken Barlow revealed that Ena died "a couple of years ago", placing her death around the same time as that of Carson's. In a book written about Women and Soap Opera, Ena was described as "brusque and uncompromising, refusing to adjust to the changing times". 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. Children I mean, even her initials are a killer disease! 1976: Handel tells Ena that Minnie is never returning. Valerie Tatlock: Well what's wrong with it? [Marvin and Ashley square up ahead of their big fight]. 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. Valerie Tatlock: Course they're happy, Ken, they wouldn't come otherwise, would they? Now before your lady's done a bing-bong, there'll be armed police swarming all over him! Brian Tilsley: " isn't it Gail. Thomas Schofield 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. [deliberately knocks another load of tins and jars off the shelf]. Well, it's a replica, but it works. 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). Norris Cole: The brain never takes a holiday. Blanche Hunt: Oh that's just for starters. Minnie was embarrassed at Ena trying to fight her battles and disappeared. Sally Webster: [sn*ggering] Yeah, and it's not in appreciation either. Blanche Hunt: I'm surprised no-one's fallen asleep! If only they could want a bit more. https://www.quotes.net/movies/coronation_street_101305, https://www.quotes.net/movies/coronation_street_quotes_101305. What if I was going to say, 'Les, you're going out with an ugly, evil monster. If it were a bit longer she could shave with it" Photograph: Rex Features Raquel Watts She had a star named after her (by the. Well you must have took ten-to-the-douzen with drink inside you, or did you get tanked up ___. Ena's age and ability to do the work was a constant concern to the council. Norris Cole: I do wish you wouldn't use Americanisms in the shop. 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. She quit upon hearing the news and moved in with Minnie at No.5. "Coronation Street Quotes." Leanne Battersby: You can talk. Gail Potter: David's been through the wringer. Although she returned, her appearances were far less frequent due to Carson's ongoing health problems. 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. Maya Sharma: You don't want to get married! In an interview, Violet Carson described Ena as "the eternal busybody, the rock of ages; when things are going well, she is the old bag, when things are going wrong, she is the first one they turn to", in another interview she said that children weren't frightened of Mrs.Sharples, Violet Carson said "children will come and hold Mrs. Sharples' hand". Steve McDonald: You tell Karen about the baby, I will make you pay, I will make you suffer. Betty Turpin: Well, that's what we used to say. A neighbour of Ena's, Elsie Tanner lived at No.11. In 1973, Ena suffered two heart attacks, but refused to move away as she wanted to die in the street. However, her health remained a point of contention. Later in the 1970s, Ena alternated between Weatherfield and St. Anne's. Danny Baldwin: Get up, Frankie. [Carla and Hayley turn to see Tony walking towards them], Robbie Sloane: She's howling like a banshee, someone will hear. 4 ENA quotes Robbie Sloane: [pulling out a gun] Before you ask, yes, it's a real gun. She tried to stop a flower show from taking place in the Community Centre in 1971 but was unsuccessful. 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. Sean Tully: Think think. Alice Raybould Tom Schofield Alya fights for . 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. Blanche Hunt: [to Tracy] You're remarkably chipper. Ena: I would just like to go the way me mother did. 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. Blanche Hunt: Oh! At the start of the war in 1914, Ena had developed a gradual friendship with Albert Tatlock after Dinky Low, a local boy Ena had a crush on, asked her to write to Albert. 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. Doesn't take much to amuse some people, does it? 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. 1960-1980 In 1963, Ena reported youth Michael Butterworth to the police for stealing and cashing her pension. And I kept denying it and denying it and denying it 'cos I was so scared of losing you. Martha: Really? [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]. Colin Salmon Read reviews from world's largest community for readers. Steve McDonald: Yeah, just as mates. Cilla Brown: [after Roy has taken Chesney to the airport] You call the airport and I call the police, Hayley. She appeared in the first-ever episode, broadcast on 9 December 1960, and stayed with the show until 2 April 1980. 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. Ian died after only two days, and Alfred died in 1937 during the Depression, leaving Ena a widow with two children. Minnie even once accused Ena of being jealous of the cat. http://bit.ly/1M3dxRHCoronation Street is 59 years old today!Feeling nostalgic and a little bit christmassy? The two women rowed in the street, having to be pulled apart; Ena even broke a window with her purse. 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. Steve McDonald: She means it, Karen. 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. Ian died after only two days and Alfred died in 1937 during the Depression, leaving Ena a widow with two children. They live in dumps like Coronation Street and they think this is paradise. Community content is available under. Blanche Hunt: [points at Ken] He's had more affairs than Soft Mick! Occasionally Ena was innocent, but when false rumours spread through the street, fingers always pointed at Ena first. Religion as a serious - yet casual - fact of British life has died. Ena Sharples Coronation Street Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The final episode featuring Ena was broadcast on 2 April 1980. Find your thing. Blanche Hunt: I'm a realist - I don't live in fairy-land like you do. Both Alf Roberts and Len Fairclough saw Tattersall off by threatening him with violence if he dared to move Ena out of the flat. Ena would do all she could to protect her loved ones but her efforts were often misconstrued as interfering. owner Roy Cropper and his transsexual wife Hayley]. Blanche Hunt: You want to get out more - wait 'till you try bingo - you'll hyperventilate. She had two elder siblings, Alice Raynold (ne Schofield) (18851965) and Tom Schofield (d. 1973). Maxine Peacock: You should've stayed at the party, Maxine! She can scream as loud as she likes. We all having the same again, girls? In 1977, Councillor Tattersall was aghast at the management of the Centre, run as it was by two elderly pensioners. There was a link to this article on the BBC site about Northern Drama as the television show, Waterloo Road is about . Blanche Hunt: [to Ken Barlow] You're going to have to learn to take pleasure in the misfortunes of others, Ken, or you're going to have a very miserable old age. She loves him, she loves him not (Credit: ITV) "Peter running a pub is like putting a cat in charge of an aquarium.". Blanche Hunt: You were all thinking it. Blanche Hunt: I'm Deirdre's mother. Carson stayed with the show until 2 April 1980. Minnie was usually content to let Ena do the talking while she only partially listened. Carson's love/hate relationship with the character was well known. Ena's role among the residents of Coronation Street was one she assigned to herself. Everyone kept telling me you're destroying me, that you go with other women. Miss Nugent: [Watching Blackpool Illuminations from the coach] Oh look Mrs Sharples, Old King Cole! Gail Potter: And Todd's been through the other half! 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. Blanche Hunt: Well I think he needs telling! Tony Gordon: Oi! Emily Nugent: Oh, how do you work with this man, all day? Jamie Baldwin: [feeding Warren a hangover cure] Good lad. Ogden, Ena Sharples - all gone Yet I remain. Despite her age, Ena was determined to secure the position of caretaker, and scared off her competitor Hetty Thorpe (Margery Withers) by warning her about the violence in the area. The mission hall was demolished in 1968 - a significant year indeed - to make way for the new community centre. Martha Longhurst: Eeh, that were a beautiful ending. Vera hadn't yet been told her condition was terminal. She screams for help through the tape on her mouth]. Valerie Tatlock: Well let's see you smile, then. The programme centres on Coronation Street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford. Frankie Baldwin: You can't do that. Searchlight Brewery. Ena was sacked and left to stay with Henry Foster at St Annes. Rita Littlewood: I've seen some hard-faced b*tches in my time but you take the bloody gold medal! In her schooling days, Ena met Martha Hartley and Minnie Carlton, establishing lifelong friendships. Betty Turpin: Does it matter! Rita Littlewood: Did you ever run away from home? 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. Norris Cole: No, I most certainly did not! It's all about image these days. In 1980, Ena dumped herself on Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) and later Albert, while the flat was being re-decorated. Alfred Sharples (1920) 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. 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. However, he enlisted and was soon after killed in battle, devastating Ena. Annie Walker: My idea of heaven is doing a foxtrot on a French-chalked floor, knowing I look right. Menu. Shelley Unwin: [Shelley arrives at a pedestrian crossing in her wedding dress, prompting a perplexed look from an old lady] I jilted him! They briefly lived together in 1961 when Ena was fired from the Mission. Ena was first seen to wear a hairnet in Episode 5. Her most cherished possession was her harmonium, which nobody else was permitted to play. Lecturing me - no - hectoring me! Within the world of Coronation Street it is synonymous with the character of Ena Sharples who wore one in almost all appearances she made in the programme from Episode 5 (23rd December 1960) (when the character was hospitalised) to Episode 1983 (2nd April 1980) with very few exceptions. Janice Battersby: Er right. Ena Sharples. Audrey Potter: Now don't worry, love. Minnie's part in the trio's conversations in the snug were usually limited to the occasional (frequently inappropriate or out-of-place) comment. Alfred also informed Ena that his wife had recently passed away. 0 comments Norris Cole: No, I most certainly did not!