Just heard the sad news that Kenny Lovegrove has died. Like quite a few others he was an Ivy Shop Richmond customer, from the mid-60s onwards, who ended up working in a number of John Simons' shops, in particular at J.Simons Russell Street from 1981 until the shop's closure. He was a lovely chap with a great dry sense of humour. Hated work, lived for his holidays, the perfect Ivy wardrobe, Elvis Presley, Clarks desert boots and Brentford FC. I worked with him in the shop for a while in the 80s and he was lovely company.
Indeed sad news to those who had the pleasure to meet him. A stalwart of Russell St and a lovely bloke along with JS & JG.
Always popping up from the basement whenever I'd drop in.
Very sorry to hear this, he and Jeff made my working lunchtimes an absolute education and pleasure for 18 months in the mid 2000’s, a great loss.
What a loss indeed. My condolences to his friends and family.