Old Ma (Mrs) Busby

Does anyone on here that lived/grew up around Wyken/Stoke Heath area, remember "Old Ma Busby"? Lived somewhere close to Meadway/Hillside, there was a narrow path leading to allotments I think. Any memories?

Hi slash1, I remember Mrs Busby well. During the school holidays I used to stay with my nan in Bartons Meadow and she was a regular passing by with her pram. I remember her having pigs in a small area behind Blackberry Lane, I think they have built a bungalow on that land now. By coincidence I happened to work at the same place (Nuffield Tool and Gauge) as her son when I was an apprentice. I think his name was Paul but not certain. Cheers

I think this could be her, 1953 directory.

If this is the Mrs Audrey Beatrice Busby in question. She was born 22 Feb 1902 and passed away 26 June 1975 (at Wyken Lodge, Ellacombe Road, Coventry). She was buried at St Paul's Cemetery, Foleshill, Coventry 02 July 1975, aged 74.