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What do we think Alfie and Annie Rose are doing now?

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IrmaFayLear · 07/03/2019 10:16

(Put this in "grown up" section as I thought it more appropriate than children's books...)

Another sleepless night and I was reminiscing in my head about reading to the dcs and how much we enjoyed Shirley Hughes. And then I wondered how old Alfie and Annie Rose might be and what they would be doing now.

Annie Rose is definitely an actress. Not a Hollywood or even television actress, but a serious stage actress at the Royal Shakespeare Company, I reckon.

Alfie... I'm thinking either a History teacher or civil servant.

They are still close but there has been some friction over who inherits grandma's lovely house in the country with the pig in the next field.

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LizzieVereker · 14/04/2019 09:54

I think Alfie is a primary school teacher and Annie Rose is an actress. I also think Ian Barger made it al” the way to the premier league, and that Alfie still secretly thinks he’s cool.

BertieBotts · 14/04/2019 09:49

I think I thought they were older as well :) I have never seen that twitter before so thank you, it's been so lovely looking at all the illustrations. I was an 80s baby and they're just so comforting, but also timeless as well - at least from the 60s to the 90s I reckon could have been portrayed by them and many aspects if you remove the household objects and clothing, absolutely timeless interactions between loving families.

cdtaylornats · 14/04/2019 09:12

Sometimes you shouldn't ask

What do we think Alfie and Annie Rose are doing now?
RaveOn · 13/04/2019 23:46

Thanks Bertie, I thought they were older than that for some reason.

Annie Rose was definitely a rebellious teenager, but came good in the end. She's now got 3 kids of her own now, and is a mumsnet regular.

Krimpy · 13/04/2019 22:58

(although it's not actually an illustration from an Alfie book, it's from Lucy and Tom at Christmas)

Krimpy · 13/04/2019 22:57

I loved these books as a kid. They started being published when I was about 4 and I associate them with the excitement of getting my first library card and the very particular smell of my local library.

I think Alfie works in town planning and Annie Rose is a fashion editor.

And I love the Shirley Hughes twitter account, it's a cosy and nostalgic respite among the Brexity noise that makes up the majority of my Twitter feed. Some of the illustrations they post can bring a lump to my throat (when I'm feeling particularly hormonal). This one especially.

What do we think Alfie and Annie Rose are doing now?
Rainingonthelanding · 13/04/2019 22:54

I love Shirley Hughes' books! Especially Alfie - hence my username ☺ I always wanted Alfie and Annie Rose's mum to be mine. Absolutely nothing wrong with my own mum but there was just something about Alfie's mum that seemed so perfect when I was growing up.

BertieBotts · 13/04/2019 22:46

They are what, two and four? And the first book was published in 1981 so they will be in their 40s now.

BertieBotts · 13/04/2019 22:44

I love the Alfie and Annie Rose books.

RaveOn · 13/04/2019 22:43

When were they written, and how old would they be now?

CherryPavlova · 13/04/2019 22:35

Alfie is a solicitor in a provincial market town. He has a retriever and chickens. His wife teaches in the local primary school.
Annie Rose is a wedding dress designer. She studied textiles, met her partner and lives in north London.. She has a studio in Hampstead and dreams of a rural life but not just yet.

Obsidian77 · 13/04/2019 22:28

Alfie works in IT.
Annie Rose is an estate agent.
Bernard is a police officer.

Mintandthyme · 13/04/2019 22:24

My son so loved Alfie !

GabrielleNelson · 13/04/2019 22:21

Shirley Hughes has a Twitter account. She doesn't operate it herself but the person who does passes on messages from her. She tweets out pictures from the books and this week it was Dogger. What an outpouring of love and affection and nostalgia from dozens of people!

I hope Maureen is running a very successful plumbing business.

BrexitBingoGenerator · 13/04/2019 22:20

Alfie and Bernard were best men at each other’s weddings.

I have that on good authority.

Annie-rose had a tricky time for a bit but Alfie took care of her and they are as close as ever. They all still live in their lovely London suburb and have lovely friends, like in a Richard Curtis movie.

64sNewName · 13/04/2019 22:13

Maureen McNally lovingly renovates old houses and sells them on.

64sNewName · 13/04/2019 22:12

Alfie is a primary school teacher with lots of extracurricular responsibilities, and Annie Rose is the artistic director of a small but well regarded regional rep.

Totally agree about Bella being at the A&E coalface. Dave is a lawyer and baby Joe is a freelance percussionist.

pasbeaucoupdegendarme · 02/04/2019 19:38

Oh what a lovely thread.

I read lots of Shirley Hughes to my children, we all love her characters.

Alfie is a caring sort of a soul so maybe a dr... Annie Rose definitely a bit more dramatic! Perhaps a musician

And Bernard wasn’t a bad boy really, I think he’s turned out alright. He’s doing something where being unafraid to express his opinions is useful.

MadgeMidgerson · 02/04/2019 19:33

Bernard is boris Johnson probably

Strugglingmum73 · 02/04/2019 19:31

Adore Dogger. My favourite.

I think Alfie is a history teacher or possibly a social worker.

Annie Rose maybe an art teacher.

peterpanwendy · 19/03/2019 21:00

Dogger is on a shelf and still gets a little Pat every now and then.

Bonting is in a box underneath Alfie's bed.

Annie Rose has had lots of boyfriends but none of them are good enough!

I adored these books growing up.

Bubbinsmakesthree · 19/03/2019 20:28

I imagine grown up Alfie as being quite Richard Briers like. Definitely think teacher or maybe an academic, with a couple of teenage kids. Guardian reading, likes growing veg.

Annie-Rose runs an arts-based children’s charity.

Mightywease · 19/03/2019 19:59

Not sure about Alfie and Annie Ross but Mrs. Macthingys daughter Maureen is definitely in a thrash punk band!

pastapestoparmesan · 19/03/2019 19:50

Their baby brother was called Joe, I think.

TinklyLittleLaugh · 19/03/2019 19:44

Hoxton.