It was just like a bull in a china shop
Recorded 8 years ago
About this recording
Alec Paterson talks about growing up in Wick, his first job as a message boy for Boots the chemist, his work as a painter and sign-writer, which involved working in Africa for some time. Alecs description of his working life is peppered with amusing stories, such as the day a cow smashed the window of a shop in Bridge Street, or the practical joke which led to the Police investigating a potential art theft.
Alec is an accomplished artist and he mentions the controversy surrounding one of his award-winning paintings.
He also describes his involvement in the Territorial Army over many years.
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