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| Please don't try to advertise products or services in this forum. Thank you. Post or Ask something here in 'Bermondsey' BermondseyMyself and a local historian friend have been making films on local history. So far, between us we have completed films on pie-mash, Surrey Docks, Tooley Street, and the area along the river from Tower Bridge to The Angel, with several more planned. We have been having regular screenings in the area lately and have more to come. It would be great if I could use people's real family photos of the streets of Bermondsey & Rotherhithe. If any good photos could be emailed to me, those used would get a credit in the film, and they will eventually go down as part of the area's history instead of being stuck in a cupboard. I also write for the Southwark News and could be contacted there. Michael Holland Mail-me Post reply -->London Bermondsey Michael Holland 3 Jun Bermondsey The Hollies Childrens Home SidcupUp untill the early 80s Children from south London were sent to the Hollies for all sorts of reasons. We hold a reunion every September and all are welcome phone Martin for further info on 07810 610025 Post reply -->London Bermondsey Martin 18 May Bermondsey BOMBING OF HARTLEYS JAM FACTORY IN THE BLITZAn uncle was killed and my mother injured when Hartley's which was being used as a shelter was bombed I believe at the beginning of 1941. I would love anyone who has any further details - eg the exact date to get in touch. My e-mail is Mail-me Post reply -->London Bermondsey BILL BRYANT 13 May Bermondsey Walking my WalworthHi there. I have recently come across a book called Walking my Walworth, it's about a young girl living in Walworth during the sixties, it gives a real insight into the area etc for anyone that might be interested. Post reply -->London Bermondsey Sue 3 May Bermondsey 64 Cranham Road - 1915Hi, I am enjoying the process of tracing my family history. I know that my grandmother, Doris Cordelia Bryan, was born at the above address. Her mother's name was Caroline Bryan. Her grandparents and owners/renters' of the house were Annie and James Bryan. I have two questions 1.Last week I suddenly found myself in England (I live in Canada) for the very first time and wandered the neighbourhood searching for her birth house. I discovered the house and street no longer exist. I would be interested to know if anyone could point out where it USED to exist. 2. My grandmother's "biological" father's name was Sidney Francis Kershaw. My great-grandmother and grandmother came to Canada in 1916. My guess is that single motherhood was a different story back then. I'm trying to make any connection to a relation of Sidney Kershaw if at all possible. Thanks Paul Post reply -->London Bermondsey Paul 26 Apr BermondseyHi Someone is looking for Teena and Dave my friend is in touch with them Mail-me Post reply -->London Bermondsey SC 24 Apr | These aren't commercial ads below: they are a rotating selection of postings contributed by MoveThat.com users in the last 24h. |
 | Bermondsey 25 and 69 Grange WalkHi, both my grand parents lived in Grange Walk at the end of the 1800's. I live in the North and have only been able to visit Grange Walk once when I took a few photos but sadly the house numbers do not show up. I believe that number 69 is no longer there - can anyone confirm that please? Also, is there any chance that some kind person could take a photo of number 25 if it's still there? My. gr. grandmother died there in 1899 when she was just 46 having bought up at least 8 children there. Imagine what life was like in a 2 up and 2 down with all those little ones! Reminds me of The Old Woman that lived in a Shoe! lol. Thanks so much for reading this. A part of me belongs to Bermondsey! Mail-me Post reply -->London Bermondsey Shirley 22 Apr Bermondsey Stainer Street Arch 1941Who remembers the couple who served refreshments to teh people sheltering in Stainer Street Arch? They died 17th February 1941. They died whilst serving their community. This also refers to the posting regarding the Cafe Jims Dining Rooms on the corner of Maize / Maze Pond. Post reply -->London Bermondsey Joanie Platts 18 Apr Bermondsey Neckinger EstateI am wondering if anyone knows of any families who lived at this estate between the years 1943 -1948, looking for any old friends or old school friends of an elderly relative. Thank you for reading this. Post reply -->London Bermondsey gen.west@btinternet.com 17 Apr Bermondsey RICHARDSON STREETCan anyone tell me what happened to Richardson Street? Was it bombed or demolished for redevelopment? My ancestors lived there way back, if anyone had any pictures it would be so interesting to me. Mail-me Post reply -->London Bermondsey Richard 10 Apr Bermondsey Jims Dining Rooms 34 Maize Pond SE1 (1936 Bombed February 17th 1941I am looking for any information regarding my mother Maryann Adams who married Jock Platts in 1933. They married at St Judes Church and owned Jims Dining rooms, which was near Stainer Street Arch. They died together in the Blitz in Stainer St Arch Febraury 17th 1941, when I was six. Does anyone remember the jeweller, who was a friend of my mother? He made me a watch and sent it in a little red box. Matha Parsons was my grandmother. She was a general dealer in Drury Lane. My mother Maryann was called Polly. She had bright blonde hair and did all the cooking in the shop. I would love some help with this. I cannot find her date of birth and have tried all of the obvious avenues. She died aged 29 but we have not got her date of birth. Thank you so much for reading this. Mail-me Post reply -->London Bermondsey Joanie Platts 31 Mar Bermondsey Grants toy shop - The BlueDoes anyone remember the old toy shop in the Blue, i think it was called Grants. As a young kid my eyes lit up every time i passed it, always looking in the shop window at all the new toys etc, and from time to time Mum taking me in to buy a toy or my favorite plastic kit. Post reply -->London Bermondsey Kevin 12 Apr Bermondseyi used to live in st helena road and attended southwark park infants school in the 50 S my name is keith dixson and i wonder if any one is out there who remembers me . Post reply -->London Bermondsey keith dixson 30 Mar Bermondseyhi anyone know the dibley family live in curtis st some years ago my lost relatives Post reply -->London Bermondsey mary marlow@live.co.uk 28 Mar Bermondsey Doctos in BermondseyCan anyone recommend me a good doctor in Bermondsay. I am not very happy with my current surgery. Post reply -->London Bermondsey Rosana 27 Mar Bermondsey Kinross StreetMy father John Lawrence was born 1923 (His father was also John Lawrence or Jack his wife was Victoria ALDRIDGE) lived in Kinross Street for a few years, he always told me that there where more than 100 kids in about ten houses. My grandfather worked all his life till he retired for the bacon curers in Bermondsey square corner of Long Lane anyone remember them. Post reply -->London Bermondsey rlawrence@exemail.com.au 14 Mar ^ Bermondsey kinross StBermondseyI went to Bermondsey Gospel Mission late 1940's and early 1950, when Cyril Bustin and his wife ran it, there was also his daughter Ruth and her Husband Donald,the Barrett family ,my friends were Valerie Kemp, Barbara Holmes Tommy and Donald Butler, myself Pat carey my sisters Barbara and Trix. I wonder if there are any of these people left in Bermondsey that attended The Bermondsey Gospel Mission, we went several times a week , I was the Temperance Queen in 1952, we really enjoyed our days there. Post reply -->London Bermondsey Pat Carey 6 Mar BermondseyMy parents Harry and Daisy Pearson ran the Stanley Arms in Southwark Park Road from about 1948 - 1955. The pub is stil there. I went to school at Southwark Park Road infants. I was told by my parents that Tommy Steele used to deliver veg to the pub on his bike. Other aunts and uncles ran the Duke of Edinburgh in New Cross, Empress of India in Deptford and Camberwell Arms at Camberwell Green all in and around the '50s. Mail-me Post reply -->London Bermondsey 1 Mar BermondseySouthwark park road the Tickel family lived many years ago My nan had six daughters my nan maiden name was swanton Post reply -->London Bermondsey Mrs P Kinsey 26 Feb Bermondsey Walter H WhitleyI have two pictures painted by Walter Whitley. They were framed by HS Bunnett and Co, 100,Old Kent Road. Can anyone shed any light on the Whitley family Post reply -->London Bermondsey Tim wingres@chariot.net.au 26 Feb Bermondsey Red Lion PubI am trying to find out if the Red Lion pub my parents used to run is still open. I believe it was in Bermondsey (we lived in Cherry Garden Street around this time) and the pub was I think owned by Messrs Balsam and Elliott who decided to sell up. It was frequented by lots of dockers. My parents were Tommy and Lilly Pettifor and they had also worked in the Green Man in the Old Kent Road which was owned by relatives at the time. I know that one is still there, but wonder about the Red Lion. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who perhaps had relatives who know of the pub. I am talking about a long time ago! Probably around 1947 - 1950 ish. The pub had a roof garden for the dogs (and me). One of the dogs used to jump off the roof regularly and the dacshund copied him one day and was quite badly hurt (although he lived on until he was 17yrs. My e-mail is Mail-me Post reply -->London Bermondsey Hilary 17 Mar ^ Bermondsey Bill KillickHi,the only Red Lion Public House that i can remember is in Evelyn Street close to the junction of Rotherhithe New Road.It is quite close to Surrey Docks,which was operative in the 50's importing mainly Timber.The small area of Shops and a Bank,Which was Bombed during one of the German Sneak Raids,was Known a The Red Lion.There was one Called the Red Cow,in Grange Walk Bermondsey,but i think this has now gone....Bill Killick Post reply -->London Bermondsey Bill killick 19 Feb ^ BermondseyAre you the same Bill Killick that worked at Cross & Blackwells as an electrician with me in the 1950`s-1960`s? Bill Aldam who now lives at Worth, Nr Deal. My e-mail address is Mail-me Post reply -->London Bermondsey William Aldam 7 Mar Bermondsey Bermondsey cabmenDear Bill Killick. I was originally looking for my Tobin ancestors in Bermondsey. Whilst chatting to one of our customers I told him about my searching. "My family came from Bermondsey" he said "My old Dad was a cabman, we had stables. I saw my dad whip a man once for ill treating one of the horses, he wouldn't stand for it...not my dad. My family was the Killicks, huge family, 12 in ours!". He said proudly. Any relation do you think Bill? My dad said "Next time you see him, wait till he walks away then shout out "Whip behind Gov'ner!" He said the local lads would ride on the back of the cabs and shout it out. The man I spoke to must have been in his 70's. Mail-me Carol Post reply -->London Bermondsey Carol 13 Feb ^ Bermondsey Bill KillickHi,im not sure about the Cabs,i lived in Major Road,and we had a small Stables at one end of the road.I can remember going out on the Horse and Cart with one of the Drivers,but they were Used for Transport from the Docks,not Cabs.This would have been in the late 1930's.....My Father came from Clements road,he had Four Sisters,Ginny ,Emmy ,May ,and Anna.My Grandfather had relations in Kirby Estate Bermondsey,A Brother i think,but i had no conection with them.My Father did have a Job with a Horse and Cart for a While,it was a Posh one with rubber tyres,for Hovis Bakers.The Horse was kept in Glebe Street,off of Southwark Park road,opposite Clements Road.....Our family consisted of Four Children,Sister June,Brothers Ray and Jimmy,and myself.....There is a Harry Killick commemorated on the War Memorial at the Drill Hall, in Now Old Jamaica road,i think that he may also have been a Brother of my Grandfathers.You may be able to get some information from the MOD regarding him,or his family.I H Post reply -->London Bermondsey Bill killick 19 Feb ^ Bermondseyto Bill Killick My cousin june and I have enjoyed reading your information on bermondsey as we both grew up in Tulip Place Bermondsey,we have missed your writing lately we hope you will be writing again soon,Best wishes,and hope to see more information soon. Pat and June Carey. Post reply -->London Bermondsey Pat Carey 30 Mar ^ BermondseyI have an old 'photo ( pre 1920) of a house in MAJOR ROAD, the road name being above the house door which looks like no 22. The 'photo shows steps from the pavement up to the front door, railings and a basement. Does this describe the houses in Major Road Bermondsey ? Post reply -->London Bermondsey john pitt 26 Jun Bermondsey coopers cafehi, does anyone remember the cooper's and their cafe in dockhead . ron cooper and his cousin stan stevens would love to here from you, also does anyone remember the dallison family in major road. or alexis st. Mail-me Post reply -->London Bermondsey karen duffy 8 Feb ^ Bermondsey Bill KillickHi,Liza and Jack Dallison lived with us at 19 Major Road,after they were Bombed out of New Church Street,Llewelyn St.They had a Daughter called Lily.I can remember them well,During the Blitz they used to go to Chislehurst Caves every night.They usually left at around 5.00pm,to catch the Train from london Bridge.They always came down to say Tat Ta,and Liza always said to my Mum,"I hope you are still here in the Morning Liz"That didnt go down too well.And off they went with their little cases.The Daughter married a Soldier,i cant remember his Surname,but the Christian name was Alan.They had one child,a Boy,also named Alan,but he unfortunately died of Gastro enteritis aged about Six Months.I can remember Lily and Alan being conforted by my Mum(My father was in the Army).That was very sad....They had a Piano(they lived on the top floor,so i dont know how they got it up there,When they left for the caves,i used to go and play it,i remember it particularly,as it had Pink mottled Keys,like an Post reply -->London Bermondsey Bill killick 19 Feb |