I was wondering if anyone on the forum would know where Denmark Terrace, East Ham used to be.

I have an 1871 and 1881 census and this is where my family lived. It has been suggested to me that it was somewhere near the Boleyn Pub but I haven't been able to find it on any old maps.

I would be grateful for any help.

Linda

There is reference to Peggy Farrell's Dance Troupe on the Newham Story A-Z. The photo below shows her pupils at a fund raising concert on 20th April 1940 at Canning Town. It was in aid of West Ham's Mayoress's Crusade for War Charities.

I wonder if any of the Tiny Tappers may be in the photo.

Linda

Hi Louise

We had good fun with the East Ham High Street post didn't we especially with the mystery dress shop.

I remember buying clothes from Richard Shops and Odell's in East Ham High Street and funnily enough I also had a dark green crepe dress in the 60's which could only be dry cleaned. I also had previously washed a dress only for it to shrink to a dolls size. As I remember quite a lot of the dresses in the 60's had to be dry cleaned.

When I started work in 1967 I remember going to a shop in Stratford in Angel Way-I believe it was called Sadies to buy some clothes to start work. Of course at that time the mini-skirt and hot pants were fashionable with lots of Mary Quant designs. It was frowned upon to have them too short for work however so the shorter ones had to be saved for going out.

C&A was also popular in the 60'/70's as was Martin Fords (I think that was the name) both in East Ham High Street and also Ilford High Street was very popular with a lovely clothes shop called Maison Richie. Sadly all gone now.

Linda

 

Hi Louise

I think it's great that you have mastered the computer (mum also agrees and says she doesn't think she would be able to have the confidence now).

I wouldn't worry too much about the photo's although it would be lovely if you do manage to send them. Just as long as you continue to post your wonderful memories of East Ham and Manor Park. Always such a treat to read.

Best Wishes
Linda

Hi Mark

Many thanks for finding the start position for the Silvertown Explosion. I sat for ages going through the whole show but wasn't sure how to link it. Sorry to Louise you must have wondered when it was going to start and also to any other members who clicked on. (Still the other items were also very interesting!)

Regards
Linda

Hi Mark

Try http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01rnx8n/The_One_Show_03_04-2013

It's towards the end of the show so took a while to find.

Linda

Hello Belle,

Welcome to the forum. I too went to Burges Manor School but from 1961 to 1966. A friend of mine was there a couple of years earlier but only remembers being in a production of The Mikado.

The Newham Archives at Stratford Library have a collection of local newspapers on microfiche so they may be able to help you.

Their telephone number is 020 3373 6881 and their e-mail address is archiveslocalstudies@newham.gov.uk

Good Luck
Linda

Hi Mark

I started working there about 1973 so it's possible that it was the same scheme but I can't remember the date it started.  The canteen as I remember was in a room with a counter where as you say you could buy a slice of bread or a crust. Also the ladies in there made the best toast and butter and it was a real treat to have a swim and then queue up for the toast and a cup of Bovril.

I knew most of the staff as our office used to work out their wages but not sure now after all these years whether I'd remember names

Linda

Hi Georgian

In the early 1970's I worked  for the Council in the offices of the Baths Section in East Ham. Part of my job included arranging swimming lessons for what was known as the "Learn to Swim" scheme.

The course lasted 10 weeks and took place in the Minor Pool East Ham and I think also in Romford Road Swimming Baths every Friday evening and Saturday morning.

At the end of the course when the learners had managed to swim 1 width I duly typed out their certificates to be awarded to them.

Linda   

Hello Georgian

I've just been reading all the posts as I have been away and noticed that you were wondering about hospital patients being given Guinness as medicinal medicine.

I have just spoken to mum who was a nurse in the Seamans Hospital in 1947 and she confirmed that the patients on the fracture ward where she worked were given a daily bottle of Guinness.

She remembers that my dad (who she nursed and was yet to marry in 1949) was given the job of distributing the Guinnesss to the patients in the ward once he was able to walk. She said the bottles of Guinness were placed in a box on a wheelchair and he used to go round to each patient with their daily bottle.

As this was pre-NHS I was interested to know if the patients had to pay for this treat but it appears that the Guinness along with the hospital food was paid for by the Hospital who relied heavily on donations.     Linda

Thank you Nellanhoj, nan and Georgian for your memories of horse meat. The people interviewed in the book were divided as to whether or not they enjoyed the meat. I suppose it was a case for you all of having to eat what was available at the time.

There is also a mention of rabbit pie and stew. Mum tells me that just like you Georgian after the myxomatosis outbreak they never ate rabbit again.

Linda

Hi Louise

Your posts always make me smile as they are so interesting and written as if you are in the room telling the story.

Keep them coming Louise

Linda

Hi Mark
Thank you for the Google photo.  I had googled Salters and noticed it said Freedmans @ Salters so it looks as if several shops have been knocked into one. I can't remember now if when we bought our Silver Cross in 1975 whether it was from the old shop or the new extended one.

I thought Nathans was further along that parade of shops but I could be wrong. Perhaps if Andy is following this thread he may be able to check in his Kelly's Directory.

Louise
They were lovely prams weren't they? I used to have our younger daughter in the pram and the older one in a little chair that fitted on the top. Then with the shopping tray underneath I was able to get all the shopping. Not like the ones now with hardly anyroom underneath. Linda

Hi Kevin
I'm not sure when Salters at the Boleyn closed but we bought our daughter's Silver Cross pram in there in 1975. It was bottle green and cost £100, I understand now that they cost many hundreds!!

I have found the photo below in the A-Z section of the Newham Story taken in 1969 and can just make out the name of Salter on the front of the shop. I can also just make out a pram in the shop window. Also nice to see a lady walking along on the pavement pushing a pram-perhaps bought in Salters.
Linda

Hi Louise

Thank you for that wonderful story so well told I could imagine being there.

I'm sure like you many of us have eaten horse meat when abroad not realising what we were eating. As Ken said earlier he remembers eating it during WW11 along with whale meat as I'm sure many did during the War.

But at least it was advertised as horse meat unlike now when we aren't sure what we are eating.

Best Wishes
Linda