1950s
Whitwell Rd / Balaam St
Temporary shop 43 Balaam Street September 1955, although it was temporary, the building is still there.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection (Stratford)
Madge Gill 151
Black ink on board. Abstract circle. H 20 inches X W24 inches. Reverse has a large thin line cross in ink.
MADGE GILL
(1882 - 1961)
Madge Gill produced mediumistic drawings in black or coloured inks ranging from small postcard -size to large works on calico. Madge began in 1919 to produce works in various media, including: knitting, embroidery, rug-making, and drawing in inks - this last proving her richest vein. This output was achieved over a forty-year period, with her most prolific art-work being produced in the 1950s. Gill tended to date her works rather than to give them titles. Madge lived in Thorngrove Road, Plaistow from 1929 to 1940 then in Plashet Grove, East Ham until her death in January, 1961; thus she lived in Newham during her most productive period. A bequest of some 300 works was made by her son to East Ham County Borough Council after her death.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection.
Madge Gill 45
Colour inks on card. Multiple heads in an abstract setting. H 24 inches X W 20 inches.
MADGE GILL
(1882 - 1961)
Madge Gill produced mediumistic drawings in black or coloured inks ranging from small postcard -size to large works on calico. Madge began in 1919 to produce works in various media, including: knitting, embroidery, rug-making, and drawing in inks - this last proving her richest vein. This output was achieved over a forty-year period, with her most prolific art-work being produced in the 1950s. Gill tended to date her works rather than to give them titles. Madge lived in Thorngrove Road, Plaistow from 1929 to 1940 then in Plashet Grove, East Ham until her death in January, 1961; thus she lived in Newham during her most productive period. A bequest of some 300 works was made by her son to East Ham County Borough Council after her death.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection.
Madge Gill 92
Black ink on board. Two heads in an architectural setting with circled crosses. Reverse commenced March 24-52, finished Feb 17-52. H 24 inches X 20 inches.
MADGE GILL
(1882 - 1961)
Madge Gill produced mediumistic drawings in black or coloured inks ranging from small postcard -size to large works on calico. Madge began in 1919 to produce works in various media, including: knitting, embroidery, rug-making, and drawing in inks - this last proving her richest vein. This output was achieved over a forty-year period, with her most prolific art-work being produced in the 1950s. Gill tended to date her works rather than to give them titles. Madge lived in Thorngrove Road, Plaistow from 1929 to 1940 then in Plashet Grove, East Ham until her death in January, 1961; thus she lived in Newham during her most productive period. A bequest of some 300 works was made by her son to East Ham County Borough Council after her death.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection.
Madge Gill 97
Black ink on board. Three draped figures in a chequered setting. On the reverse October 8 - 52. H 24 inches X W 20 inches.
MADGE GILL
(1882 - 1961)
Madge Gill produced mediumistic drawings in black or coloured inks ranging from small postcard -size to large works on calico. Madge began in 1919 to produce works in various media, including: knitting, embroidery, rug-making, and drawing in inks - this last proving her richest vein. This output was achieved over a forty-year period, with her most prolific art-work being produced in the 1950s. Gill tended to date her works rather than to give them titles. Madge lived in Thorngrove Road, Plaistow from 1929 to 1940 then in Plashet Grove, East Ham until her death in January, 1961; thus she lived in Newham during her most productive period. A bequest of some 300 works was made by her son to East Ham County Borough Council after her death.
From Heritage & Archives collection.
Madge Gill 130
Black ink on board. Multiple heads in an abstract setting, H 24 inches X W 20 inches.
MADGE GILL
(1882 - 1961)
Madge Gill produced mediumistic drawings in black or coloured inks ranging from small postcard -size to large works on calico. Madge began in 1919 to produce works in various media, including: knitting, embroidery, rug-making, and drawing in inks - this last proving her richest vein. This output was achieved over a forty-year period, with her most prolific art-work being produced in the 1950s. Gill tended to date her works rather than to give them titles. Madge lived in Thorngrove Road, Plaistow from 1929 to 1940 then in Plashet Grove, East Ham until her death in January, 1961; thus she lived in Newham during her most productive period. A bequest of some 300 works was made by her son to East Ham County Borough Council after her death.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection.
Madge Gill 49
Black & blue ink on board. Unfinished work, figure in a checked and architectural setting, H 24 inches X W 20 inches.
MADGE GILL
(1882 - 1961)
Madge Gill produced mediumistic drawings in black or coloured inks ranging from small postcard -size to large works on calico. Madge began in 1919 to produce works in various media, including: knitting, embroidery, rug-making, and drawing in inks - this last proving her richest vein. This output was achieved over a forty-year period, with her most prolific art-work being produced in the 1950s. Gill tended to date her works rather than to give them titles. Madge lived in Thorngrove Road, Plaistow from 1929 to 1940 then in Plashet Grove, East Ham until her death in January, 1961; thus she lived in Newham during her most productive period. A bequest of some 300 works was made by her son to East Ham County Borough Council after her death.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection.
Madge Gill 52
Colour inks on paper. Abstract, approx H 28 inches X W 22 inches.
MADGE GILL
(1882 - 1961)
Madge Gill produced mediumistic drawings in black or coloured inks ranging from small postcard -size to large works on calico. Madge began in 1919 to produce works in various media, including: knitting, embroidery, rug-making, and drawing in inks - this last proving her richest vein. This output was achieved over a forty-year period, with her most prolific art-work being produced in the 1950s. Gill tended to date her works rather than to give them titles. Madge lived in Thorngrove Road, Plaistow from 1929 to 1940 then in Plashet Grove, East Ham until her death in January, 1961; thus she lived in Newham during her most productive period. A bequest of some 300 works was made by her son to East Ham County Borough Council after her death.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection.
Madge Gill Framed 3
Colour inks on board. Floral abstract. H 24 inches X W 20 inches. Framed and glazed.
MADGE GILL
(1882 - 1961)
Madge Gill produced mediumistic drawings in black or coloured inks ranging from small postcard -size to large works on calico. Madge began in 1919 to produce works in various media, including: knitting, embroidery, rug-making, and drawing in inks - this last proving her richest vein. This output was achieved over a forty-year period, with her most prolific art-work being produced in the 1950s. Gill tended to date her works rather than to give them titles. Madge lived in Thorngrove Road, Plaistow from 1929 to 1940 then in Plashet Grove, East Ham until her death in January, 1961; thus she lived in Newham during her most productive period. A bequest of some 300 works was made by her son to East Ham County Borough Council after her death.
From Newham Heritage & Archives.
Trolley Bus
The crew of this trolley bus are having a rest before their next turn of duty. The location is Albert Road and Holt Road, Silvertown. Note the soot-blackened brickwork of the house.
