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My family used to live at no 7,Howlett was the surname

Not sure how old this posting is, but I've just come across it while researching my family tree.

The John Webb mentioned above is my Great-Grandfather (on my mums side) At the time he was the landlord of the Lion Pub in Mosedale street, with his wife Elizabeth and 3 kids. The story goes that he was taking money to a bank in Shepperton when he went missing. When he was found he had 6s 71/2d on him. There is a report in the Surrey Advertiser of 3 February 1894 i have more info if you are interested

Hi can anyone remember the Venetian secondary school for handicapped children early 60s up by kings college hospital.

I lived at90 tamerton street with my dads cousin in the early to. I’d sixties and have fond memories of the area. I Remember John and Irene who owned the house on the corner nearly opposite where we lived. I was most impressed with them because they had a Commer Dormobile

Happy to chat with anyone on this

Yes i "Knew" Tony Riley believe he was a foreman.

On the 20th September 2019 at 20:35 approx

I entered this Shop. I was looking at the Phones. I said Hi to the the two staff there.

One of the Staff: Asian/Arabic/Turkish or what, couldn't tell, decided to start speaking to me in a mock Jamacian Accent.

When I told Him why He was speaking that way (just because I'm Afro, don't mean I speak with a Jamacian accent. I don't!) He carried on doing this despite my annoyance and warned Him He was in breach of the ****976 Race Act, He carried on and said :He could say what ever He wanted as long as He didn't swear.

Matter has currently been reported to the Police.

Hello, I used to live in Warrior Road (parallel with Tamerton St) at the St Josephs school end. St Johns Primary and St Michael's & All Angels were the schools which I attended. Primary school friend Tommy Day, who lived in Tamerton St, introduced me to the delicacy 'sugar sandwich'. I recollect a number of occasions looking in through the large open shutters of the butter factory and seeing men dressed in white overalls carrying chunks of butter, the size of a sack of potatoes, and lifting it into a hopper, which I assume was attached to the butter packing machine.The sight of so much butter put me off the spread for a short while. Local family names I remember - Saunders, Pride, Tuck, Buttery, Curton, Clayton and Hope. There may be others but I wasn't aware of where they lived or I need to bounce off someone from that time and place. I will view this page occasionally to see if anyone responds.

Hello, I used to live in Warrior Road (parallel with Tamerton St) at the St Josephs school end. St Johns Primary and St Michael's & All Angels were the schools which I attended. Primary school friend Tommy Day, who lived in Tamerton St, introduced me to the delicacy 'sugar sandwich'. I recollect a number of occasions looking in through the large open shutters of the butter factory and seeing men dressed in white overalls carrying chunks of butter, the size of a sack of potatoes, and lifting it into a hopper, which I assume was attached to the butter packing machine.The sight of so much butter put me off the spread for a short while. Local family names I remember - Saunders, Pride, Tuck, Buttery, Curton, Clayton and Hope. There may be others but I wasn't aware of where they lived or I need to bounce off someone from that time and place. I will view this page occasionally to see if anyone responds.

I knew you grandmother Mrs Hibberd, we lived in Tamerton St. My surname was Raynsford did Timmy Connell have a sister call Irene and his dad had a work yard nexted to his house.

I knew you grandmother Mrs Hibberd, we lived in Tamerton St. My surname was Raynsford.

my dad grew up in Camberwell in the 30's name of Mansfield joined navy 1944. Always remember he sang a ditty about his school days "we are the cork street boys, we know our manners while spending all our tanners, we are respected where ever we go. No more rolling down the Old Kent Road, doors and windows open wide........ cant remember any more. My dad was one of 3 boys and their parents were Sid and Rose (lillian)

Sorry can't help with pics I lived in 3D Lewis Trust from 1940 (1 year old bombed from Hopton st S.E.1) to 1948 when my sister was born & we moved up in the world to 40D a top floor 2 bed flat. Apart from 2year National Service, Feb 59 to Feb 61, was t here till I got married in April 63, to a girl from Crawford Rd. I can remember a few war time things and later the wonderful bombed ruin playgrounds. Roger Simey

I lived at 66 tamerton street Eileen was my friend I was patsy lawlor

The South London Press 6 Jan 1894 reported that John Webb publican of Mosedale Street had been missing since 19 Dec 1893. Subsequently, his body was found in the Thames at Walton on Thames on 29 Jan 1894, 20 miles upstream. There was an inquest, but no inquest papers appear to have survived, and there seem to be no newspapers reports on the discovery of the body or the inquest. Does anyone have further information on the circumstances of John Webb's disappearance and death?

My family used to live at 60 Tamerton Street in the 50/s and 60/s . My Nan and Grandad shared the house with us. I used to go to JOHN Ruskin School which was 5 minute walk away. I remember the ‘rag and bone’ yard in the corner. Our family name is Crabb.

We used to live at 60 Tamerton street in the 50s

I use to live in ulric street no 2, I went to comber Grove school where my mum worked as a dinner lady. I can remember things too numerous to mention here.

Not sure how long ago this message was posted, but my mother was born there on 18th October 1920. She was ‘adopted’ by a single lady doctor from Bolton on 11th November, so would have been there at the same time as your Nan. I was able to get all the documented details from Croydon Council who now hold the records of adoptions from 2 Champion Park. Hope this helps,

Anne C

does anyone know staff that worked at F PIPERS & SONS

Elmmington Road SE%

I also went to Brunswick Park School and my first teacher was Mrs. Burrows. I started there in 1952

We lived at 19 Neate Street.

Hi jean I lived in flats next door Cunningham house and think I was friends with your sister Lesley if you're the same family your parents used to collect the pools lol my name w is pat Newell . I also went to Brunswick park school and remember when you moved to kidbrooke thought you were moving to the country . Also think you went to school with my sister in law Pauline fuller , it was either you or another sister X would be lovely to hear how you all are especially Lesley X

Evelina mansions new church road camberwell se5

is still in existence although they now have lifts i lived in three different flats from the age of two in 1944 until 1973 flat 66, flat 48 and 58 my dad was first to put a shower in around 1963 but the flats have been refurbished and probably all have them now - i moved out went to australia then to kent so do not get up to london much now if you google evelina mansions there is the history of how they came to be built etc

My name is john baker I went to comber grove school in 1949 .after leaving comber iin1951 I went to avenue secondary in bethwin road. On the wall was your relations history of how he won his VC .we as a class had to copy this as part of our writing lessons . I also lived in Sultan Street but in Brantwood house.I seem to remember your relative also went to The Avenue and that's why I always think of his courage he showed in winning his VC . I left in1955.I also left Camberwell in 1957 but never forget where I was brought up.

Hi my name is dan stewart I lived opp mrs James and went to st George's with vic and carol James

Hi Ray Percy,I lived at No.6 Tamerton St,and one of my friends was Kenny Young,Brian and Ronnie's bother and lived next door to Dentons,my name is Dave Rotchell,I also knew Keith and Jimmy Taylor, Pat (Spud) Sullivan,Peter Hinkley ,Alan Hennel etc.

Hi Ray Percy,I lived at No.6 Tamerton St,and one of my friends was Kenny Young,Brian and Ronnie's bother and lived next door to Dentons,my name is Dave Rotchell,I also knew Keith and Jimmy Taylor, Pat (Spud) Sullivan,Peter Hinkley ,Alan Hennel etc.

Hi Everybody.Thomas,I am Arthur Rotchell's son,my mum was Dorothy,my sister is Sheila and my brothers were George and Peter,both now sadly deceased.

I'm sorry but have absolutely no photos whatsoever of those days,but dad did have a faded tattoo of a boxer on his arm if that helps,

He died around 1961 of a coronary thrombosis,he was also a diabetic.

You have found the correct branch of the Rotchell family for Arthur Edward Rotchell,Will keep my eye out for more of your posts if I can remember how I found this site.!!

Hi Everybody.Thomas,I am Arthur Rotchell's son,my mum was Dorothy,my sister is Sheila and my brothers were George and Peter,both now sadly deceased.

I'm sorry but have absolutely no photos whatsoever of those days,but dad did have a faded tattoo of a boxer on his arm if that helps,

He died around 1961 of a coronary thrombosis,he was also a diabetic.

You have found the correct branch of the Rotchell family for Arthur Edward Rotchell,Will keep my eye out for more of your posts if I can remember how I found this site.!!

Hi Everybody.Thomas,I am Arthur Rotchell's son,my mum was Dorothy,my sister is Sheila and my brothers were George and Peter,both now sadly deceased.

I'm sorry but have absolutely no photos whatsoever of those days,but dad did have a faded tattoo of a boxer on his arm if that helps,

He died around 1961 of a coronary thrombosis,he was also a diabetic.

You have found the correct branch of the Rotchell family for Arthur Edward Rotchell,Will keep my eye out for more of your posts if I can remember how I found this site.!!

Hi Everybody.Thomas,I am Arthur Rotchell's son,my mum was Dorothy,my sister is Sheila and my brothers were George and Peter,both now sadly deceased.

I'm sorry but have absolutely no photos whatsoever of those days,but dad did have a faded tattoo of a boxer on his arm if that helps,

He died around 1961 of a coronary thrombosis,he was also a diabetic.

You have found the correct branch of the Rotchell family for Arthur Edward Rotchell,Will keep my eye out for more of your posts if I can remember how I found this site.!!

Hi Everybody.Thomas,I am Arthur Rotchell's son,my mum was Dorothy,my sister is Sheila and my brothers were George and Peter,both now sadly deceased.

I'm sorry but have absolutely no photos whatsoever of those days,but dad did have a faded tattoo of a boxer on his arm if that helps,

He died around 1961 of a coronary thrombosis,he was also a diabetic.

You have found the correct branch of the Rotchell family for Arthur Edward Rotchell,Will keep my eye out for more of your posts if I can remember how I found this site.!!

Hi Everybody.Thomas,I am Arthur Rotchell's son,my mum was Dorothy,my sister is Sheila and my brothers were George and Peter,both now sadly deceased.

I'm sorry but have absolutely no photos whatsoever of those days,but dad did have a faded tattoo of a boxer on his arm if that helps,

He died around 1961 of a coronary thrombosis,he was also a diabetic.

You have found the correct branch of the Rotchell family for Arthur Edward Rotchell,Will keep my eye out for more of your posts if I can remember how I found this site.!!

Hi Tony,yes,we lived right next to the 'water tank', Think the houses that we're missing were No's 8 and 10.

The Grocers were on the corner as you say run by two brothers,the Rag Storage place was Dentons,they also had a scrap metal yard further up Farmers Rd.

Then there was the Butter factory too,the sweet shop was over in Farmers Rd as was the Dairy and Cobblers run by a Welsh Family.

Hi John Lands,Pat Sullivan (Spud) was my best mate and also my best man at my wedding.

I remember the grocers on the corner and the Rag shop (Dentons) at the top of the road.i have no photos of me or my family in those times I'm afraid,but like 'Spud' I was a pretty skinny lad.

I also left school in1959,do you remember two girls there that were friends,their names were Kathleen Young and MaryCosta?

Last saw Pat in 1967 when he was my best man.

Hi Mike I used to play with Eileen your sister you were always in my house, my mum showed you how to knit and you knitted a jumper for my brother Russell.

You had a sister called Breeda and your mum was lovely always remembered her smiling place, you Cookie and Timmy used to hang around together you also lived next door to to the Byrnes our cousins the Cooks like a little way down the road. Had such happy memories of that St. I remember your cousin who came to stay from Ireland I think his name was Pat. Cookie is well as are all the rest of our family how is your sister Eileen she really was my best friend, I used to come down to Alderbrooke Road in Balham ireneber it well as I got run over coming back from your house one Sunday afternoon it would be lovely to catch up, I think I saw you a good few years ago in an auction in Greenwich. I am Lynn and you would remember my sister Bussie (Stephanie) would love to hear from you. Lynn Sargeant nee Raynsford.

i lived 56 tamerton street , do these names ring a bell that lived in that street,

or in next street, billy long, regie raynesford , the lynches ,tommy more,terry haycraft, paul richardson , the parry family ,barbra bell, nosa family , tommy o'dwyer ,goergie martin , the knight family, there were two Taylor family's living

in tamerton street one next to dentons and the other was half way down, i remember the green grocer that was on the conner and the two brothers that run it like it was yesterday, i could probably add another ten to the list , i new Charlie Richardson and his ganster mates "mad frankie fraser" and others when i was only 11 or 12 . and last but not least timmy o'donovan

Hi just looking at old family stuff and my Grandfather lived at number 3 tamerton street he died in the early1950s his name was John Koeppl my Dad was Fred Koeppl he grew up there was very active in the Norwood Paragons cycle club and various boxing clubs

My dad was born in the Mission of Hope in January 1917. At about 3 days old he was fostered to a very kind family in Croydon. I believe other children came and went but he remained there until the start of WWII. At one point a little 'dark-skinned' girl was also fostered there and dad described her as his sister, which may or may not have been the case. If it is of any help to anyone, please respond to this and we can arrange to exchange info.

The school may have been called Michael Faraday school. l went there between 1950 and 1953.

l also found it interesting to read that the corner of Albany road and Keesey street was once a barbers shop. That corner got bombed in the war and in 1947 my dad bought that bombed corner and built a big grocers shop on it (Bert's , number 366 Albany road) with a flat above and a yard that went all the way down to the off licence in Keesy street - opposite the red brick flats in Keesey street which are still there....called Arklow house l think.

No but my mum is Irene Kenyon she remembers all the family

Hi David,I new Pat Sullivan,John & collin his brothers they lived in Hollington Street as did Charlie & Ray Trout.We all went to Comber Gove School then on to St Michaels in toulon street where we lived then we went to the new St Michaels in Wyndham Rd.I left school in 1959,I cannot remember if Pat left the same time.The last time I saw him he was on the dust

with southwark council.Joe & Reggie Denton are still around I see them now and again.I can remember your name Dave but

can't put a face to it.

Just a few words on Elmington Estate and high rise blocks (2) they have all been knocked down to make way for new flats. When you drive down Elmington Road it looks empty as the British Lion Pub is flats

Southwark town hall has been sold off and the back knocked down, they are going to be student flats, The buildings next to the Registry office has now been turned into private flats and Oliver Goldsmith now has a new front joining the two buildings and you cant see the playground any more and last of all the bus garage opposite the park is now being turned into flats.

The road where the father redcap used to be opposite the Court is now a new Libery

Nothing stays the same but money talks when it comes to land. Jean hope your well, sorry St Giles club is still there!!!

Hi I lived at number 22 , did you know any names Steve Thompson, Gillian Groome , Ray Clark , Dave Preston Etc

We all used to play football under the arch. Run outs. We used to make big go karts go round the block and must of the time hit the tree in the middle of the flats

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My grandparents lived in bantry street where my dad and uncle were both lived there.i remember a school there that they both went to,there also was a Mrs upward who had a corner shop our surname is street.if any one rembers the name please leave a message

My grandparents lived in bantry street where my dad and uncle were both lived there.i remember a school there that they both went to,there also was a Mrs upward who had a corner shop our surname is street.if any one rembers the name please leave a message

My family were forced to move from Grummet Rd (Walmer Castle) to Dalwood St in the 60's after the pre-fabs were knocked down an awful tower block built in their place.

We lived in a small block of flats close to the exit where St.Giles Hospital once loomed. My fondest memory is Julie martin, she lived upstairs and I would love to meet her again (email

Hi

I used to live in Harling Street no 4 Mums name Harmer we lived next to the Longs and Corbetts.

I remember the VE party we had in the street,

I went to Mina road school.

My e-mail

The Orange Tree was sadly pulled down and flats apparently have been built on the site. I lived in Havil Street in fact I was born in no.44 and was married from there in 1961. The Orange was my family's local for many years and my brother was best man to Mick Rudd the son of one of the licensees . Happy Days..... I remember Jim and May Rudd well and the little. Just remembered my Nan and Grandad's piano landed up in the Orange Tree! Regards Jill

Hi I lived at No 47 which was next door to, your mum he son Laurie I used to play with Jessie moved away in 1949/50 when her husband came out of the american army after that I do not know what happened to them.

If you want to chat or ask any questions please contact me .

Best bregards

Roy

I lived with my family The Picks and The Cathcarts in Tamerton street in 1950 and 60's. I recall the water dump I believe caused by a V1 falling on the houses in the war. .I lived at 15. Mrs Ashcroft lived next door. The sweet shop at the end of the road.Also an a junk shop and a vegetalbe shop on the corner run by two borthers. There was a rag storage place at the other end of the road. Great times but smog was a nuisance.

Hi I lived in Harling Street in WW2 I'm 82 now but as a boy I knew a Jesse James she was a lot older than me and she had an American boyfriend in the later part of the war we would cadge Gum off of him. Jesse as I remember was a very pleasant woman

It was Ulric Street. My dad had the breakers yard in Recar Street. I went to St Joseph's Catholic School and then onto Silverthorne. My sisters went to Sacred Heart School/

Does any one know what happened to Lorraine Swann that used to live next to kings college Hospital . Also went to Waverley School Homestall Road SE15 until 1969-1970

David

Hi I lived in bantry street from 1949 to1965 .but family had moved there before I was born .next door to us were the Gulliver family and the path between our two prefabs lead to the Ewan family.does anyone have any old pics of the prefabs or of the market by Camberwell green park .caters .potters.fresh fish shop .the chemist.potters solution

Sold the best ice cream I have ever tasted.the name is Wicks.

Hi I lived in bantry street from 1949 to1965 .but family had moved there before I was born .next door to us were the Gulliver family and the path between our two prefabs lead to the Ewan family.does anyone have any old pics of the prefabs or of the market by Camberwell green park .caters .potters.fresh fish shop .the chemist.potters solution

Sold the best ice cream I have ever tasted.the name is Wicks.

Hi

I have an uncle born at the mission of hope... Wondering if there are any records of the children that were born there and their mothers...also could I have a copy of the picture that's someone had on a leaflet on

Hi Clare are you still interested in info about champion park ?

About 50% ost to bombing in Second World War, the rest sacrificed to build Burgess Park in the 1950s and 60s.

I lived at 49 Tamerton St facing Denton's totters yard I lived with my Nan

Mrs Hibbard my friends was Ronnie Young Brian Young Tommy King Ronnie Brent George Rockhill all lived in Tamerton St other friends was Timmy and Terry Connell and Frankie Garnett,

I still live in the old Tamerton St which is now called Laxley close.

If any of my old friends are about try to get in touch we all lost contact after doing our National Service for the country, Ray Percy.

I lived at 49 Tamerton St facing Denton's totters yard I lived with my Nan

Mrs Hibbard my friends was Ronnie Young Brian Young Tommy King Ronnie Brent George Rockhill all lived in Tamerton St other friends was Timmy and Terry Connell and Frankie Garnett,

I still live in the old Tamerton St which is now called Laxley close.

If any of my old friends are about try to get in touch we all lost contact after doing our National Service for the country, Ray Percy.

My grandfather was born on Goldie St, 15 January 1905. He was killed defusing a bomb in Liverpool in 1941. His name was Edwin Baker. I wondered if you could describe the street to me, as it was? - it is a park now! I am trying to collect some memories for my father, Edwin's son.

My Aunt was the Wages Clerk at Pipers when it was in Camberwell and moved with the Firm to Woolwich in 1968 - Miss Adlington - (Elizabeth) she lived in Hillingdon Street.

She was rehoused at Abbey Wood she was there until the Firm decided to install a computer !!!! She then came back to Council accommodation in Hillingdon Street - if anybody remembers her

Does anyone remember the old postmans sorting office, it was next to the.

Bus garage in Warner rd opposite the rose and thistle pub

Email.

I lived in the flats that ran along side Boundary Lane,and went to the junior school,it was called Silverthorne girls school,and Keesey road is Keesey street,what was your mothers name

I lived in the flats that ran along side Boundary Lane,and went to the junior school,it was called Silverthorne girls school,and Keesey road is Keesey street,what was your mothers name

I have only just got back to this site, as you know mum died and we have met since. All is well I am to be a grandmother. The rest of the family are well.my home email is

My elder brother knew Sid who lived in Councillor Street. We lived at 55 with the Clarke family early 1930's.

Redcar Sstreet was the next turning. Kept in touch with Leslie Clarke until a few years back when he died, lived near Camberwell green. My brothers name was Alex Parent.

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Can any body remember Pexkham Central Schhoo;. did it survive the war or was the building demolished. Any info will be most appreciated.

Mial me or e'mail

Do you remember the Quick family comber house

could you tell me what was your nans name and when did she live at 35 longliegh house ?

Hi I lived in the flats that Boundary lane ran past,there was an entrance to Silverthorne junior school,still there,but now flats,the barbers was one of three little shops that were on the corner of Albany road,and Keesey street

Hi Chris, I grew up in Redcar street in the 50s and can recall Bates yard? where all sorts of push carts were stored. As kids Mr Bates used to loan carts to us to collect firewood for our bonfire night bonfire at Comber grove.I can't remember too much of the adults of that time but I do clearly remember this and friends. you can contact me at

I lived in I Camberwell beside St Giles Church all my life until I was 20. As kids we used to pay around the pathway down the side of the church at night this be in the 60s. Twice in my life iv seen white shadow of lady walking around the side of the church.The first time i ran away with my mates this staying in my with me for months then seeing it again along the path walking towards me this time not running away, it went through the fence and through the wall into the church.This is true HAS ANY BODY ELSE SEEN HER???????

Hi yes i remember Mrs Love i think it was Dot.Has years ago as respect you called the old ladys by there surname. And Billy i went to school with him.

Mrs Love and my mum would stand in the flates and talk for hours in fact if you went out for a couple of hours they would be in the same place only to find one more had joined in with them (Mrs Ward,Mason) Billy used to be Rag and Bone man , he had Horse and Cart and the horse would be standing in the flates with a nose bag on (feeding) I lived at 38 Bentley House my nan lived at 35 Longliegh House. In those days you were part of a family and every body would just walk in each others flate and be ask if you want a cup of Tea

Hi My Dad was born in 1916 and was born in the Mission of Hope Home.. 2 Champion park Camberwell. Can anyone help trace members, or have old or new photo`s of the place as im in Scotland and never been to Camberwell,, his name was Ralph Gobby, I knew his as Alfred Gobby. Mail me at

Hi,I lived at No 47 Harling St next door to a Jessie James she had a son named Laurie I use to play with him , we moved away in 1949 out to Bromley Kent ,I also wnet to St George`s School in New Church Road.If this is your family Jessie was about 20/25 in 49 when we left.

Dont know if this is of any help..

hi zena its carol (peanuts) your cousin here how are you all espicially aunt jess i am on kens computer x where abouts are you living now x can you give me a contact number please x we have loads to talk about x lots of love carol ( peanuts ) xxxx email is

does any one remember the Camberwell 22Nd troop

HAS ANYONE OUT THERE EVER HEARD OF THE CAMBERWELL BROTHERHOOD

PROBABLT FROM PRE SECOND WORLD WAR. MY FATHER IN LAW BELONGED TO THIS AND WOULD BE INTERESTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT IT

What a coincidence. My late mother in law May Smith was married to a Tee.

Not sure of the first name because my husband lost contact with her from the age of five when she divorced his father. Have of late traced his step brothers also called Tee. Believe she lived in Red Car Street at the time.

Hi just been reading your post. My mum lived there in eastlake road , number 44. Her name was Norma from the beasor family. She had a brother frank and sister pearl she's gonna be 80 this year

My elder brother knew Sid who won the VC. we lived in councillor Street No 55 until we moved about 1931 to Finsbury.

I went to Comber Grove School until I was about 7 my teacher was Miss Maude. A few years back!!

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My elder brother knew Sid who won the VC. we lived in councillor Street No 55 until we moved about 1931 to Finsbury.

I went to Comber Grove School until I was about 7 my teacher was Miss Maude. A few years back!!

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ived at 45 bavent very quite small house but nice

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Hi. my name tony Williams and I lived at 45 Bavent rd

very quite amsll house but nice

Caldecott is still standing King,s College Hospital hase

taken it over

Lived in fairwall house in the 60s and quite a few friends ,I lived at number 42

Hi my mothers family the James lived in Albany road and Harling Street in the 1920 to the 50's

My mum Jessie was one of 12 brothers and sisters she is the only surviving child left at the age of 94. She went to St George's School . If anyone remembers this family could they make contact with me.

The boys in tha family worked at royal Albert Docks.

Hello, I was trying to find 133 Neate Street as my father Frank was born there in 1912.

I was wondering what your connection was.

Regards

Pat

Try Facebook, group " Camberwell Residents 50's 60's 70's & 80's" over 1500 people on there and many many photo's .

You could try looking on a group on Facebook.....it's called " Camberwell Residents 50's 60's 70's & 80's" over 1500 people on there, I'm sure someone would be able to help you !

My Dad was born there in 1917 (so fairly close in time to your Nan) and at a few days old was fostered to and brought up by a very good and kind family in Croydon. They fostered other children who may also have been born in the Mission of Hope.

In case you haven't already come across it, a history of the organisation can be found at: www.christianfamilyconcern.org.uk/history.htm

I'm going to contact them to see if they have any records about that time.

i lived at 108 camberwell grove with the jeffies famliy jeff hilda and linda my name is john corrigan.

Hi, it's several years since you posted but hope you get this reply! William and Rose had four children and one of their daughters, Julia, was my nana (on my mother's side). Nana Julie married John William Oversby and they lived in Lancaster, Lancashire.