Upton Park

Moravians in Newham

The Harold Road congregation was settled in 1976 by members of the old Upton Manor congregation which had closed several years earlier.

Moravians in Newham

Pelly Arms

The Pelly Family of Upton was connected with West Ham from the late 18th century and had a Coat of Arms.

Pelly Arms

Dr Fothergill

Dr. John Fothergill of Upton, physician, botanist and anti-slavery campaigner.<--break-> 

Dr Fothergill

ARP Wardens

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)

ARP Wardens

West Ham Park

West Ham Park has a long and interesting history, stretching back to the 16th century.

Green Street & Plashet

Green Street and Plashet are two areas familiar to many Newham residents.

Champions sculpture

Statue immortalising England's World Cup victory in 1966.

Champions sculpture

Greetings Card

Christmas Card from 1892 printed by  Charles. H. Ward, a local printer.

Greetings Card

Hayward & Co

Hatters & Hosiers, Hayward & Co were situate at  12 Plashet Lane  (now part of Grangewood Street).

Hayward & Co

Advertising 2

Goddard & Co., 22 St. George's Road, Forest Gate were greengrocers and purveyors of mineral waters.

Advertising 2
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