Ken grew up on Hessle Road, leaving after he was married. He roller skated at Madeley Street Baths and visited HU3 institutions like Rayners and Dee Street Club – a time the area was booming. He went to school with performer Rena Jordan and just to watch her perform alongside others in the pubs and clubs of HU3.
Ken Shakesby Transcription
Layla Ewen: Okay it's Layla Ewen and I am here today at Hull Heritage Fisheries Centre talking with KS Shakespeare. It's March the 6th 2025 and this conversation has been recorded on behalf of Scene But Not Heard. Okay right...

