Ena: Lovely - she just sat up, broke wind, and died. I always do when you speak. Tony Gordon: Oi! She quickly regained her speech and mobility but the following year was diagnosed with arteriosclerosis. Emily Nugent: [grits her teeth] Well, if I need protecting, I'll buy a guard dog because I could do with the companionship! Blanche Hunt: Is there some correlation between how boring you are and how much you drink? Trod on a snail? The mission hall was demolished in 1968 - a significant year indeed - to make way for the new community centre. They had three children: Vera, Madge and Ian. I don't suppose either of you thought of puttin' the kettle on, did yer?" When a family of Italians opened a caf in 1961, Ena boycotted the caf because they were Italian, however she changed her mind when she won a free meal in a raffle. Ena preferred to control Vera's life and was disturbed when in 1942, while she had gone to a concert, Vera had gone to the American military base with Elsie Tanner and Elsie's friends, where she'd gotten drunk and lost her virginity. 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. 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. But here you are still buzzing around like the queen bee, passing judgment on everyone you meet. Fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, "An addict's appreciation of Coronation Street", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ena_Sharples&oldid=1141548360, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 16:33. I'm going to smack your nose into the back of your head. Ken Barlow: Well, look at it. My mum used to say Ena Sharples reminded her of Gran, which she wouldn't have been happy to hear! And I kept denying it and denying it and denying it 'cos I was so scared of losing you. Since 2017, ten sequential classic episodes of the series from 1986 onwards have been broadcast weekly on ITV3. Along with Minnie Caldwell, Martha Longhurst was Ena's closest friend and unlike Minnie, Martha shared Ena's penchant for gossiping. Carla breathes heavily through her gag, terrified]. And I'm going to miss that as well. After the Mission was demolished, Ena became caretaker at the Camera Shop and then at the Community Centre. In 1970, Stan Ogden decided to sell some of Ena's songs, without her knowledge, and take the credit as songwriter himself. 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. Total 126. Ena watched her daughter decline over several weeks until she died in Ena's bed in January 1967. Martha: Ooh, that were a beautiful ending. The show airs six times a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30-8pm and 8:30-9pm. Despite her willingness to gossip about the sordid details of her residents, Ena was very guarded about her own private life and resented Martha for discussing her health problems with Vera. Occasionally Ena was innocent, but when false rumours spread through the street, fingers always pointed at Ena first. Ena didn't approve, seeing it as the misuse of a holy building and an invasion of her home. Ken Barlow: You mean they think they do cos they don't know any better. [points at Peter] And this one 'ere, he's an alcoholic, you know! Violet Carson. Sell your art Login Signup. You and Kenneth should count yourselves lucky. But you *are* destroying me. In 1961 Ena was sacked for spreading a rumour that Coronation Street was to be demolished when it turned out to be untrue, but 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). In 1920, Ena married Alfred. Ena was at her best in arguments, whether on the attack or the defensive. Craig Nelson: No, I've got my Christmas money. Sean Tully: Think think. [Hayley puts the phone down slowly and angrily]. 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. The Weatherfield Mission committee decided to close one of their halls in 1965 due to the lack of interest, with the choice falling between the Coronation Street Mission and the Bold Street Mission. Towards the 1970s, Ena mellowed as she spent more time away from Weatherfield, her friends and family leaving her life one-by-one. 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 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. 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. 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 1914, Ena had become friends with Albert Tatlock after Dinky Low, a local boy Ena had a crush on, asked her to write to Albert. 5, after a brief period working as a live-in housekeeper for Len Fairclough and Jerry Booth at 15 Mawdsley Street, although when the Community Centre at the Mission closed down, Ena moved back into the vestry. 14h However, you must be able to see this is VERY important! [Janice pays a visit to the factory the day after flashing her bosom in the pub]. Norris Cole: You should be at home, studying. Ian died after only two days and Alfred died in 1937 during the Depression, leaving Ena a widow with two children. http://bit.ly/1M3dxRHCoronation Street is 59 years old today!Feeling nostalgic and a little bit christmassy? Nobody needs to know that! Eileen Grimshaw: Yeah, and Sarah's been through half the lads in Weatherfield. [Violet is recounting Fred and Bev's furtive early-morning goodbye]. [Blanche slaps him] What the hell were that for? For caring? After Arnold left for war service, the hostilities continued between Elsie and Ena. Blanche Hunt: [to Tracy] You're remarkably chipper. 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. Ken Barlow: I don't know. Violet Wilson: [Pleasantly] Hiya, Sarah, what can I get you? She was delighted in 1970 to meet young Tony Parsons (David Hill), who shared her passion for the harmonium. Jamie Baldwin: You don't wanna know, believe me. Weatherfield Ena Sharples (ne Schofield) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Violet Carson. Ena particularly criticised Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix), who she believed had loose morals. Your chest came flat-packed and you haven't put it together yet! Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. 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. Marcus Dent: I was talking about her heart. Kevin Webster: Sal! Minnie's part in the trio's conversations in the snug were usually limited to the occasional (frequently inappropriate or out-of-place) comment. Leanne Battersby: Get a good handful did ya! Check-in Add. Both of her daughters, Madge and Vera, were driven away by her attitude, while her friendship with Minnie was strained at times, particularly whenever Ena tried to stop her naive acquaintance from gambling. Sally Webster: I saw you earlier cleaning Emily Bishop's windows. George Wilson: Exactly - there's good and bad everywhere. Valerie Tatlock: Well it wouldn't do if everyone was alike, would it? Living proof there's no justice in this world. Coronation Street is made by Granada Television at MediaCityUK and shown in all ITV regions, as well as internationally. Norris Cole: No, I most certainly did not! In 1978 she commented to the TV Times that "Violet Carson was destroyed the day Ena Sharples first appeared in Coronation Street.". Coronation Street - Clip 10 - Martha, Ena and Minnie 17,721 views Jan 8, 2010 Minnie Caldwell (Margot Bryant) along with Martha Longhurst (Lynne Carol) and Ena Sharples (Violet Carsen). Martha Longhurst: Eeh, that were a beautiful ending. Vera hadn't yet been told her condition was terminal. In 1980, in a fit of pique over delays to her flat's refurbishment, Ena left Weatherfield on another of her sojourns and this time she never returned. Your daughter barely knows you. Deirdre Rachid: Oh, I say, you look very glam! Sounds like the start of a joke. Atop the souvenir kiosk, Reeba belts out a quick rendition of "Paper Moon", whilst Emilia chose this moment - for some solemn prayer.". On 17 September 2010, it became the world's longest-running television soap opera and was listed in Guinness World Records. Alya fights for . Maxine Peacock: Richard, what the hell are you doing? She had two elder siblings, Alice Raynold (ne Schofield) (18851965) and Tom Schofield (d. 1973). Steve McDonald: You tell Karen about the baby, I will make you pay, I will make you suffer. Norris Cole: [after seeing his ex wife] It were like seeing a vicar in a tracksuit, unnerving. In 1973, Minnie first sought Ena's opinion before getting engaged to Albert Tatlock. We are working flat out to try and get work done and you're wasting money! [Blanche, their landlady, is kicking Frankie and Danny out of their house, without notice]. In court Ena pleaded not guilty, but refused to give her age when questioned, saying only that she was over 21. Blanche Hunt: You were all thinking it. Minnie, who could be quite timid and indecisive, was often dominated by Ena, who did not appear to trust Minnie's own initiative or decisions. She quit upon hearing the news and moved in with Minnie at No.5. Your donor kidney would reject you if it could. Sibling(s) New street setting for 'Coronation Street'. I mean we really made the best of it didn't we?". In 1976, she made known her disapproval of new Corner Shop owner Renee Bradshaw's decision to open the shop on a Sunday, the day of the Sabbath. 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: When Minnie eventually decided to move to Whaley Bridge to live with Handel Gartside, she left without telling Ena as she feared Ena would talk her out of it. Rita Littlewood: I've seen some hard-faced b*tches in my time but you take the bloody gold medal! What did you lace it with, ProPlus? Blanche Hunt: I'm a realist - I don't live in fairy-land like you do. Born Now, scream. A co-caretaker was foisted on her (none other than Albert Tatlock), though she insisted on being called Senior Caretaker. 1966: Ena struggles to cope when Vera has weeks to live. If you want another one, just try picking on Deirdre again. In turn, Elsie strongly disliked Ena for her seemingly incessant gossip and desire to know about the private lives of others; and the two confronted each other frequently. Quotes.net. Later in the 1970s, Ena alternated between Weatherfield and St. Anne's. Emily Nugent: Doing what? Despite their lifelong friendship (Ena knew Martha when they were ten years old), Ena sometimes felt threatened by Martha, especially when she proved just as capable as doing Ena's job at the Mission as Ena herself. Ena plays the piano for the Rovers regulars at Christmas 1967. Ena was the widowed caretaker of the Glad Tidings Mission Hall and spent much of her time criticising the activities and loose morals of the street's other residents. In February 1980, Ena was moved out of her flat while necessary refurbishments were made to both the flat and Centre. I mean, even her initials are a killer disease! Typically dressed in a large double-breasted coat and hairnet, Ena was an imposing figure, intimidating many of her much younger neighbours. It was Ena who prevented the street from being renamed in 1962 when she wrote to Prince Philip to appeal for his help. Sorry my name's Melanie and I'm an alcoholic. 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. Your knees are going to tremble, your feet will turn to lead. Steve McDonald: [First lines, to Liz about his and Andy's sleeping arrangements] Mam, Why do we have to have t'back bedroom? Steve McDonald: [to Karen] Look, half the street think you're a slag, the other half think you're a nutter. Number of appearances As congregations at the Mission Hall's services dwindled, the Hall became more often the domain of clubs and meetings. 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. Thanks for a great year. Ena quotes :) comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment AtmosphereLost5944 Additional comment actions "*vomit*" is a personal favorite . 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. Blanche Hunt: He's a looney and she's a man. Sick with guilt and worry, Ena scoured Weatherfield for anywhere Minnie might be. Norris Cole: Oh well, don't blame me when you're in pot up to your waste! In the show's fictional history, the street was built in 1902 and named in honour of the coronation of King Edward VII. Rita Littlewood: Oh. Valerie Tatlock: Well what's wrong with it? 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. You'd rather stay here and nurse poor little Sunita! Jack Duckworth: [after he sees through Vera's disguise] You're no flamin' widow! [on hearing that Peter and Leanne want their own bar]. And you made me feel it was my fault! I am Ken, but I am not a leader Don't look at me for your answers I am just a man Trying to make sense. Coronation Street (also known as Corrie) is a British soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. Ena Sharples. 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. However he enlisted for military service in the Great War and was killed in battle, devastating Ena. I can't marry you! Blanche Hunt: An alcoholic and an arsonist open a bar? 1960-1980 Minnie was embarrassed at Ena trying to fight her battles and disappeared. 1140 When the maisonettes were demolished in 1971, one of the buildings which replaced them was a community centre. Children 11 were more than satisfactory, Ena learnt from hindsight and decided to move to St Annes - it would only be a matter of time before the two got into an argument. Blanche Hunt: You want to get out more - wait 'till you try bingo - you'll hyperventilate. On 23 September 2015, Coronation Street was broadcast live to mark ITV's sixtieth anniversary. Martha: Really? Valerie Tatlock: Look Ken, you enjoy yourself going to the theatre and reading and all that. You sound like a parent whose kids go to Weatherfield High, a parent with no ambition. Ena Sharples (ne Schofield) was the caretaker at the Glad Tidings Mission Hall, Viaduct Street's chapel, from 1937 through to its demolition in 1968. Betty Turpin: With his reputation for proposing, you know, they'll have fixed a date already! 8. 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. With no-one else to take the job, Ena was selected for the job and she moved into a flat adjacent to the centre. Ena jumped at the chance to go abroad for the first time and meet the family she never knew she had. Played by Ena was taken away by policemen and given a caution, although the OAPs were triumphant in their cause. Vera Duckworth: No, But I will be 10 minutes after I get you home! Bin it!'? The show currently averages 8 million viewers per episode. Actor Michael Melia has claimed in an interview that he thought the character of Ena was "the most forbidding face on the street. Blanche Hunt: Oh! In a book written about Women and Soap Opera, Ena was described as "brusque and uncompromising, refusing to adjust to the changing times". She was delighted in 1970 to meet young Tony Parsons, who shared her passion for the harmonium. The Mission was closed for good a year later, when it was demolished along with the factory to make way for a block of two-storey maisonettes. I nearly died of the shame. 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. Colin Salmon Conman Frank Holmes tried to con Ena in 1976 but she cottoned on in time and summoned friends Len Fairclough and Eddie Yeats who performed a citizen's arrest. The maisonettes were demolished in 1971, and one of the buildings that replaced them was a Community Centre. 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. Ena's role among the residents of Coronation Street was one she assigned to herself. Shelley Unwin: Well, I'm still not too happy about it. Ken Barlow: [Beat as Ken realises what he's been saying] I am. The caretaker's accommodation was the vestry, which opened onto Coronation Street. Unfortunately, she often jumped to conclusions, assuming the worst of people, or exaggerated the truth. 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. 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. She tried to stop a flower show from taking place in the Community Centre in 1971 but was unsuccessful. 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. Audrey Potter: Now don't worry, love. Minnie soon turned up, and Ena was able to turn the tables on Dave Smith by blackmailing him over his tax fraud. Religion as a serious - yet casual - fact of British life has died. Top artists Albert Tatlock was foisted on her as "co-caretaker", though she insisted on being called "senior caretaker". Vera died in 1967, in Ena's home, of a brain tumour. We all having the same again, girls? Subscribe now for more! 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. Charlie Stubbs: Sorry about this, mate. Matters were made worse after Ena fell over and was knocked unconscious while looking after Tracy Langton. In 1969, Ena became bored with the maisonette and moved into a flat above Ernest Bishop's (Stephen Hancock) camera shop. You and him have been on and off more times than the light in Eileen Grimshaw's fridge! Tony Gordon: Not through these walls. Ena occasionally went to stay with Colin and his family after Vera's death. Hayley Cropper: Where did you come from? Ena Shaples Height 5 6 (1.68 m) Born September 1, 1898 German Street, Ancoats, Manchester, England, UK Died December 26, 1983 Cleveleys, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK (undisclosed) Spouse George Frederick Peploe September 1, 1926 - March 25, 1929 (his death) Other works (1950's)'Have A Go' radio show Publicity listings 1 Portrayal 1 Article Minnie was usually content to let Ena do the talking while she only partially listened. She likes the 'let-it-all-hang-out' look. Ena Quotes The fight spilled out into the Street and Ena ended up accidentally smashing one of No.11's windows with her handbag. Ena berated Martha's daughter Lily for never caring about her mother unless she needed a babysitter. 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. Blanche Hunt: He looks like he should be crayoning summat. Blanche Hunt: I'm surprised no-one's fallen asleep! It's Dougie Ferguson he's been hurt. Cilla Brown: Anything you have to say to Les, you can say to me. She quickly regained her speech and mobility, but the following year was diagnosed with arteriosclerosis. Her friends had gradually left her life - Martha had died in 1964, and Minnie left in 1976 to live with Handel in Whaley Bridge. TV Shows. She moans in pain] Well, that's at least three layers of fake tan. Vera hadn't yet been told her condition was terminal. 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). An attentive student with a strong Christian upbringing, Ena became devoted to her religion and developed a firm belief in the importance of rules, regulations and morals. We found this clip in th. Sean Tully: [in a vet's waiting room] Oh, what a lovely parrot! Father Look, it's even got tyre marks on it!

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