Angel, Noel – Brewers thought Noel was no Angel

 Noel Angel (1928-2007)

GRANTHAM-born Noel Angel attended Finkin Street Infants School and although he passed the 11-plus did not take up the opportunity to attend the King’s School.

The Second World War brought extended family members together, with 10 living in a two-bedroomed house.

From 1941 to 1951 he was employed at Mowbray’s Brewery, but was asked to leave when 3,000 gallons of ale escaped into the River Witham.

From 1951 to 1960 he worked at Ransome and Marles,Springfield Road,  followed by a year working at Coles Cranes, Dysart Road.

From 1961 to 1982 he worked at BMARC as a universal miller and was shop steward and works convener for 10 years. He then worked on a community programme until 1985 and latterly worked for B P.Holmes, Billingborough, as a universal miller.

Angling was Mr Angel’s first love. He also played youth football for various teams and later played in various pub teams at darts and cribbage and played table tennis and snooker for BMARC.