When her older brother died in 2019, his older sister Pat Williams wasn't sure what to expect when she entered his rented flat to collect his belongings. An eccentric but much-loved character, Ron Gittins hadn't invited any of his family members inside his home for years - and they weren't sure what would meet them.
A well-known character in Birkenhead, he was well-known in his local area, often spotted strolling around in his homemade military costumes. But he was also a total mystery to those who loved him - with his weird and wonderful private world only uncovered after his death.
