The Harold Road congregation was settled in 1976 by members of the old Upton Manor congregation which had closed several years earlier.
The Pelly Family of Upton was connected with West Ham from the late 18th century and had a Coat of Arms.
Dr. John Fothergill of Upton, physician, botanist and anti-slavery campaigner.
These ARP wardens are at their post at Upton Cross School, fully kitted out with anti-gas suits, warning rattles and hand-bells; buckets and stirrup pumps to put out incendiary fires and messenger with bicycle.
(Photograph: Newham Heritage & Archives Collection)
West Ham Park has a long and interesting history, stretching back to the 16th century.
Green Street and Plashet are two areas familiar to many Newham residents.
Statue immortalising England's World Cup victory in 1966.
Christmas Card from 1892 printed by Charles. H. Ward, a local printer.
Hatters & Hosiers, Hayward & Co were situate at 12 Plashet Lane (now part of Grangewood Street).
Goddard & Co., 22 St. George's Road, Forest Gate were greengrocers and purveyors of mineral waters.