The Family From One End Street - Characters

Characters

  • Mr. Josiah Ruggles, a dustman
  • Mrs. Rosie Ruggles, a washerwoman; wife of Mr. Ruggles
  • Their children: William, Margaret Rose (aka Peggy), Jo (after his father), James and John (the twins), Kate and Lily Rose
  • Reverend Theobald, the Vicar, who helps the Ruggles choose the names of their offspring.
  • Mrs. Theobald, the Vicar's wife, who assists in the provision of clothes for the Ruggles' newborn.
  • Mrs. Beaseley, a well-trusted client of Mrs. Ruggles' services.
  • Miss Patricia Watkins, Kate's school friend.
  • Mr. Watkins, Patricia's father, the owner of a nearby newspaper and tobacco shop.
  • Mr. Sid Watkins, Patricia's uncle.
  • Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Watkins' sister-in-law.
  • Bill and Ted, two brothers from whose advice Kate tries to earn money from mushroom collecting.
  • Mr. Henry Oates, the leader (and "Captain") of the Black Hand Gang.
  • Mr. Henry Lawrence, the owner of the grey car that John hides in to shelter out hail.
  • Mrs. Lawrence, his wife.
  • Peter Lawrence, their son.
  • The Fierce One, a guest at the birthday party to which John is invited.
  • Mrs. Mullet, Mrs. Ruggles' friend.
  • Mr. George Bird, Mr. Ruggles' working partner.
  • Albert Bird, George's father.
  • Mrs. Hare, the cleaner at the Majestic Cinema.
  • Mr. Hare, her husband.
  • Miss Clements, Jo Ruggles Jr.'s teacher.
  • Charlie Ruggles, Mr. Ruggles' London brother.
  • Mr. Short, the author whose money goes into the hands of Mr. Ruggles and Mr. Bird.
  • Mr. Walter Wilkins, journalist for the Otwell Gazette.
  • Mrs. "Nosey Parker" Smith, a neighbour of the Ruggles.
  • Mrs. Charlie Ruggles (aka Auntie Ivy), Mr. Ruggles' sister-in-law.
  • Mrs. Mabel Perkins, Auntie Ivy's sister.
  • Leslie Perkins, a cabinet carpenter, and Mabel's husband.
  • Their children: Anthony Perkins (aged 7) and Pamela Perkins (aged 9).
  • Charlie Ruggles' children: May and Doris (twins, aged 10), Franklin (aged 9) and Elfred (aged 6).
  • Mr. and Mrs. Buckle, Uncle Charlie's neighbours. Mr. Buckle is a retired coal-cart driver.

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