Matt Brittin (Hampton and Robinson College, Cambridge) likes to point out at least some working class connections, writing at the turn of the year: "Sadly my dear Dad Sid, died this autumn. He grew up in a condemned corner shop between St Pancras and Euston, his world of technology was a wireless radio for BBC news and entertainment. "
Sid went to Holloway County Grammar School, off Camden Road, Islington. A keen footballer, cricketer (63 for the 1st XI v Chobham), his street soccer skills were honed during the blitz, later having trials for Brentford, QPR and Chelsea, though National Service blocked his route to professional football. In the 1950s he played for the old boys' team, the Old Camdenians.
Sid made it to Senior Manager for Lloyds Bank in a 36-year career, starting in Harlesden in 1955, and travelling through Islington, Golders Green, Hendon Central, Covent Garden, Finsbury Square and Bromley. However the progress was at one stage marked by a breakdown as he found himself overwhelmed with 'targets'. The tale was told to Clive Anderson, in a 2009 Radio 4 documentary "What became of the bank manager ?"
He was also a regular letter writer to The Telegraph, perhaps countering son Matt's support of The Guardian.
January 2014
SIR – When I was working in a bank in the Eighties, a customer complained bitterly after our banking hall was redecorated.
It transpired that he had written his pin on the wall next to the cash machine and it had been covered up with paint. His view was that his number was no use to anyone so long as he had the card.
Sid Brittin
Staines upon Thames, Surrey
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