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Arlington House, Stratford

This substantial property was No. 60, West Ham Lane.

John Henry Pelly -1

John Henry Pelly (1777 - 1852), was one of several notable merchants who lived in West Ham and was influential in both local affairs and held offices of national importance.

Railways and advertising.

This pocket folding timetable from January 1906 contained advertisments for a variety of local businesses.

Albert Road (18) - Cromwell Stores

Mr Ambrose ran the Cromwell Stores Off-Licence at No. 56 Albert Road. This photo is dated 1957. (See also Albert Raod (17))

Williams, High Street, Stratford.

Nos.407-409 Stratford High Street on the corner with Chant street, was Williams Corn Merchants and Flour Trader.

Heritage & Archives Ref O-37

Woolworths

Green Street, Upton Park. Hoswill were builders in the north end of Green Street. The large Woolworth's shop sold items costing not more than three pence (3d) and six pence (6d).