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I am a retired Army officer and my interest is researching WW2 soldiers through their documents and medals. I am researching Henry Leonard Andrews, Born 6 Nov 1915 in West Ham. His pay book records his next of kin as his mother Charlotte Andrews living in 1942 at 19 Beale St, Plaistow E13. I note that June Dann (nee Andrews) lived there in 1965. Any relation. Any information would be appreciated. Regards Roy Crowshaw

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I used to live at 19 Beale street, I was then jean Andrews. I moved away in 1965 when I got married. Am I right in thinking there was a Kay Dann? I also had my Nan and Grandad living at number 12, an aunt and uncle at no 10 and 2 cousins, one at number 5 and the other at 17

I used to live at 19 Beale street, I was then jean Andrews. I moved away in 1965 when I got married. Am I right in thinking there was a Kay Dann? I also had my Nan and Grandad living at number 12, an aunt and uncle at no 10 and 2 cousins, one at number 5 and the other at 17

Hi Chipper used to play for you in the Late 50s 60s with the Clarks and Binglys

Who rembers Libra Rd E 13 50s and 60s

Hello June, we, Pat and me Chipper lived next door to you in Beale St, what did Peggy fill those pies during the war ?

Hello June, we, Pat and me Chipper lived next door to you in Beale St, what did Peggy fill those pies during the war ?

a really lovely man. His name was Arthur W. Gilbert. the surgery was at 345 beckton road. tel. 476 3434.

all these lovely posts there are s any meories of beale st and surrounding areas on th facebook group Meories of E13 lots of pictures to pease join

Pat and Chipper we lived next door No 5

I remember him, as just struggling to remember his name today. He was my Grandparents, fathers, and for a while my Doctor, operating out of his surgery on the beckton Road, although cannot remember the number of the house. His initials were I think A W (or W).

Hello my name is jenny and my mum and dad (Peggy and don) lived at no 1 next door to mr and Mrs dann and their boxer dog tiny, unfortunately that's all I can remember but my dad is still alive and I am sure he will remember them better than I. Will leave my email address if you want to contact me.

Pat Bingley & Chipper Pile,lived in Beale St

Hi there i am a lady on my own thinking of buying a property in Avenons road, i wanted to do some research on the area in terms of safety and crime, are there many burglaries? what are the people like, is there many green spaces ie, parks and canal? is there a community? we noticed some foot prints on walls etc where it would seem people have been climbing into properties which scared me a little, would love some recent feedback from people in the area, currently renting in Victoria park east london so have been spoilt with the park people and canal, just ridiculously expensive and would like a new start. Plaistow was my first choice. Thankyou so much in advance.

This was my Dad's bookshop, if you want any info get in touch!

My great grandfather Harry Slater used to run the Milton Arms on Milton St and there is a photo if you google Milton arms, Milton St of him in around 1914. I am keen to find out more

what are you talking about i had many friends in rawstone walk and hung around the area the area through the 70s and never set eyes on a thug

one story....seeing him walking near the peacock gym my father inlaw said"lets pull over and chat to young billy...he had pipes(drips) from hospital hanging out of his coat...he had got out of hospital bed to go to gym.....unfortunately he had a large army issue revolver in his hand..a webley ? he saw us smiled at us give us a wave walked into gym....last we saw was boxers and trainers running everywhere trying to get out........we didn't wait around either...lol

if you mean south molton rd e.16 just over newham way from Plaistow...original st was I believe blown up in ww2 by a land mine which flattened all houses.....I lived there rebuilt 1954

is it safe? yep. it's a quiet residential road. with buses running from stratford at both ends. i walk home from plaistow station late at night and have never had any problems. it's london. be sensible and confident and you're usually ok. Houses have been selling there for 400k!

I was born and spent the first 21 years of my life in the next street(Libra Road). My Nan lived in Beale Street right up until she died and a son and daughter lived there with her until the streets were demolished to make way for new housing i the early 1970s. I think she lived at 18 but can ask the uncle and aunt who lived with her if they have any memories. I well remember the pie mash shop and the marble tables and wooden benches. Pie mash doesn't taste as good now as it did from

Come and support Barkingside Fc next season

Barkingside Fc finished runners up in the Essex Senior League and won the Essex Senior League league cup.

The team play there homes games at

The Oakside Stadium,

Station Road

Barkingside

Essex

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literally behind Barkingside tube station

The Club are always looking for new supporters and sponsors.

My Grandparents - Arthur and Lillian Anthony lived at I think it was maybe #22 Beale Street in the '50s, up until they were moved into those awful Tower Hamlets flats Beal Street and the surrounding area was to be flattened for "development". Prior to that they had lived in Stratford, however their house there was bombed in WW II after which they eventually moved to Beale Street. I also stayed at #22 Beale Street at an early age in 1955-56 (1-2yers old) and we would often visit my Grandparents there during the '60s. After a few months in Tower Hamlets my Grandparents moved to Westcliff On Sea and have since peacefully passed away there. Wonderful people. I seem to recall Arthur mentioning the Pie and Mash restaurant and I have a feeling we may have even gone their ourselves in my younger years on a visit. He'd visit the pub on the corner occasionally with his work pals and we went along once or twice. Fond memories!

researching the family of

William king wed ?Ann I think William could be buried in westham church as well..probate says late of Plaistow

His children all born around 1700 + or- 10 years

Thomas King merchant of London and later of westham buried westham church wed Ann Watts

Mary King wed Martin Heywood in 1732

Sarah wed ? watts

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Anyone know of the LILLEY family, living in the area back in the 50s/60s. I am researching my husband's family tree and have very little information to go on. Any details would be of interest.

Does anyone remember dr Gilbert who's surgery was on beckton road in the late 1960/70s

There are some great things about plaistow, generally people are friendly, west ham park is good, the whole olympic thing and transport. Price is of course the best reason.

As for socialising you must be prepared to travel, pubs are hit and miss. If you are near a station there is lots that is not far! Shore ditch, brick lane, Westfield, docklands are all very very close. People are snooty about plaistow but at least you don't get the huge wealth inequalities that exist elsewhere. As you are used to east London you know about tatty high roads often leading into nice streets etc etc

Hi my mothers grandfather came from plaistow and was called williamking known as bill. He came to my parents wedding in 1954 and they think would have been in his 70s. His wife was called Rose and my mother thinks they may have lived in wilberforce street - although this may have been her other grandmother. William king was her maternal grandfather. My email address is

Hi, my name is Bhupen and i did go to Lister School in the 80''S, Class members were Eric,Tony,Kerry,Umesh ,Sainlock, 2 Sandra,, Ajay.

Principle was Mr English.

Bhupen

does anyone know how plaistow got its name also there is another one in south london bromley way i think

I grew up in Plaistow in the 60's + 70's, my mate's Dad used to run the chemist shop in terrace Rd. By chance we met when I was down and out in the early 80's and he helped me out and turned my life around. I lost touch when he went to Uni

Does anyone know the whereabouts of, or anything of what happened to the Wilson family so I could try contacting them?

Flat 6, Holly Court. 28 St. Andrews Road,

Plaistow, London.

E13 8QD

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dose any one know what happend to him.was a bit of a hard case,ex boxer

I need to book a taxi from Heathrow to Plaistow. Can anyone recommend a taxi/van service that they have used and found to be reliable?

hi my mum and dad lived at number 15 harry and doreen use 2 av horse and cart my nan lived at number 16 daisey read and our last name is

Is there anbody around who used to live in Beale St way back in the 1950s, my family the Danns used to live at number three.

The good old days when Peggy and her husband used to run the pie and mash restaurant on Statford Rd, when the pub on the railway end corner was a busy place.

HHAAHAA i live just next to it!!

ingle road is nice and very short. just probably 10 houses. main road right next to it if u want.

usually space for parking on the road

no nature or anything but great location!!

have the chance of moving on ingal road...can anyone tell me anything about the road and area as were not from london ...thanks....

Just to let you know, route 69 runs 24 hours a day with a minimum frequency of every 30 minutes at night.

Anyone know anything about the Salsa classes in Plaistow? I think they are at Lister School and advanced level?

Plaistow is easy for tube transport in the day time and there is a good park near by for running i.e. West Ham.

There do not seem to be any night buses running from Stratford to Plaistow Station. Does anyone know of any that currently exist or proposals to develop a night bus route that goes past Plaistow tube?

I find it very safe here to live as there are lots of neighbourhood watch schemes.

has anyone in london heard of a company or business of christians that goes by the name hyzonlink (directors name is mathew woods)

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Can you please delete this posting? I am no longer running Plaistow FC.

Thank you

I moved to Plaistow about a year ago and even though I had heard roumours that it may be unsafe I found that it was almost impossible to get a flat of a good standard to a reasonable price anywhere else in london that had a quick commute to the city.

Was really pleasantly surprised - ok, I am lucky enough to live a very short walk from the station, but have never felt unsafe and people just go about their own business just like anywhere else. A big plus is also that I now live in a great flat with amazing views and pay about a third of my other friends that opted for a more "classy" area.

And with the Olympics around the corner, who knows what regeneration may take place.... I say, dont kick it until you tried it!

I'm movin back to London shortly and have been looking at property in plaistow, seems the only reasonably priced place left in East London..

Do you live there? what is it like? what kind of area is it? What are the pubs like? What kind of people drink in them? Any info you can tell me would help...I lived in Hackney for 4 years so i'm no stranger to east london..

Thanks

Carla

hi. i am hereby writing to you to inform you of my interest to play for your football club. I am an international student living in woolwich and i can work 20 hours per week. I can play centre forward and just behind the two strikers. All i need is one week proper training to get back to my best. I'm sure i'll be a good addition to your team and if given opportunity score goals. All i need is a chance to show what i can do and from there discuss any possibility of a contract. Actually i'm studying law at holborn college in charlton and my contact number is ********7and my mail add is

I am also looking for decendants of the Jordan family that was born in Plaistow, Canningtown area. My grandmother was Frances Emily Lydia Jordan born 1879 and her sister were Maud Jordan born 1881which married a Alfred Osbourne and other sister Polly Jordan born 1883, her brothers was Edward Jordan born 1878 and the other brother was John Jordan born 1884 which migrated to a Australia and live next to his sister Frances, married name is Moore. Just want to contract to fill in the gaps my email is

I am looking for the decendants of Jane Moore born in 1866, Frederick Moore born 1871, Eliza Moore born1874, Florence Moore born 1876, Walter Moore born 1878, Louisa Moore born1880, all were born in Plaistow and Canningtown, Essex if they are still in the area their grand children would be in there 50's, 60's as i am 53 and I am one of the youngest grandchildren of there brother William Raynor Moore born 1869 in Beaumont Road, Plaistow. My great grandmother was a Jane Foster(Winkworth)married a Moore in 1866-1868 born 1847 in Poplar. I just want to make contact to fill in the gaps of my email is

To Derek

I try email you but hotmail will not except Outlook Express and I try emailing you on your email address with my optusnet address and it came back unknown. Thank you for your help and it would be nice to have a picture if like you can email me though my optusnet email address.

Sandra

Hi there Beaumont road is still there but a a carb seller on the coner and a school at the right hand side bottom, green on the left. camn take a pic for you, no problem. Arkwrough Street is no more.

Hi my name is sandra and I live in Brisbane, Australia and my great and grandparents was born and raised in Plaistow in 1869 the street I am looking for and cannot fine it on a map on the internet is 9 Beaumont Road, Plaistow, West Ham. Can someone tell be what has happen to it my grandparent left there in 1012 to come to Australia. I am also looking for the Parish of St Thomas Church, West Ham it was a church of England. The reason I am asking these question is that I am letting my finger do the work instead of my legs when I come over next year. There is one more street I am looking for and that is Arkwrough Street, Canning Town. I am hoping that someone can help me I have sent so many emails and they have come back as address unknown thank you for your help

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My name is Suzanne Dyal and I used to go to Lister Secondary School on St. Mary's Rd in the late 70's early 80's until I moved to the USA when I turned 16. I still live in the US. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. My email address is

Which supermarket is this ? i presume its not

Cost Cutter on Upper St ??

Derek E13

Anyone can help Me find Basketball club to join in. In South-East London or Kent. I'm 25 years old , anychance to find and join basketball club. I wish to play in basketball league. Please help Me !!! This is my e-mail

hi my name is aymen and i'm only 15 and i'm really intrested in playing football i've played all my life and i want to play for a football team and further my career and i'm not gonna lie i've never played for a team and its not that i'm crap or anything because i'm not its just that i couldnt find any.... so please reply quick my email address is

I've just seen a really nice property in Caistor Park Road. Is this road and the surrounding area safe for a single woman?

any cricket teams in the east of london looking for amateurish players, have all my own gear just looking to have some fun.

steveanthony368@yahoo

Sorry I'm not aware of any cricket clubs in the Plaistow - might be worth going to Newham Council and they could recommend some to you.

On the subject of Plaistow/Upton Park being a dodgy area I have to say I've lived in Upton Park for the past 4 years and previously lived there 8 years prior for a few years and can honestly say I've never had/seen any bother. Sure it's not the cleanest of areas (Newham Council if you're reading please do something about it) but definitely one of the safest. It's handy for Canary Wharf and the west end and there's so many options for transport ie Canning Town, good bus system, Plaistow and Stratford Tube Stations are within 10-15 minutes travelling time.

I've noticed the area is changing, all for the best with more people realising it's a good area to buy a house now that Stratford has become so expensive.

Go on move to Upton Park!!

been living in Plaistow by tube station for 4 years and have never been robbed/ or had any trouble and often am walking back on my own late at night many times. The main road by the tube is always busy but it is London so you can't do stupid things like wander around talking on your mobile phone at night or waving a Ipod - but then I guess that is just common sense. The local police station is excellent and seem to keep the area safe. There are also loads of neighbourhood watch schemes in the area

Ive lived here for some time. Never had any bother. I always feel safe - no matter what time!

When i walk past the station at night it is quite intimidating. Also, try avoid the inner roads - my aunt got robbed just two door stops away from her house but overall Plaistow is knida safe place

Does anybody know what the worst areas are in Plaistow and how bad are they? Are there any areas which should be avoided?

i.e no go areas

hiya i wud like to join the Plaistow fc, i luv playin football, its the best sport ever, cud u please consider givin me a chance to play in your team i wud appreciate it Thank you.

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Does anyone know of a cricket club in Plaistow?

Yes Atherton Sports centre is 10-15 minutes walk from Plaistow station. It is next to part of the University of East London college building and past the pub called The Pigeons. Atherton Sports centre has a swimming pool - open to 10pm at night for lane swimming from 8pm (costs £1.25 to swim there a time if you are a student/free membership), gym, aerobics classes steam room, sauna,jacuzzi (womens days for the steam room and sauna & pool cost £8 for the day on Saturdays)

I am trying to find out about my grandfather and his family. His name was Harry Adam Smith and he was the landlord of the Abbey Arms Plaistow until about 1925/27.

Does anybody know whats happened to the Christmas panto on Barking Road opposite the Police Station? Go there every year, but it seems to not be on this year

Newham Leisure Centre.

There is one across the road from the Halifax at the Green Gate, Barking road. There is another one about two doors down from the Halifax, just before the doctor's surgery, and across the road from the post office.

Am trying to locate information about my granfather Frank Stanley. 1901 census shows: Frank Stanley aged 12 born Essex Plaistow S Marylebone. His Father was Peter Stanley. Are their other descendants living in Plaistow?

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Does anyone know the Boyle family who lived in South Moreton Road, West Ham in 1930's. There was Alfred who was killed in the bombings in 1940, his wife Anne and their children Leon, Morris, Jack and Anne. After Alfred died the family moved to Penzance. Trying desperately to find any information. Please contact me

Trying to find any info on an Alfred Boyle who I think was treasurer or groundsman for Plaistow football club in 1920's. Any info. would be gratefully received.

Has anyone in Plaistow, London ever heard of a company or business that goes by the name of Hyzonlink Inc. ??

Please and thanks from Columbia, Missouri, USA

HI

My Grandfather was James King. Born 1878 lived in plaistow -1930-40.son of William & Susan king who lived in Hackney in 1881.

James had 3 brothers William,Richard John & sister sarah (called kate).all went to live with uncles/aunts as parents died young.about 1888-90.

looking for decendants.contact

My favourite Plaistow pub. Not too rowdy. Nice barmaids.

Good selection of music on the juke box.

There used to be lots of shops selling second hand books and magazines - especially near the Green Gate - but sadly they're all gone now.

Plaistow's a bit rough, but not too bad I suppose. We have the occasional murder. Some of the pubs are quite rowdy. There used to be a book shop but that closed a long, long time ago. So if you want to buy a book, you have to get a bus to Stratford market. There used to be a good toy shop, but that's long gone too. Things were better in the 1960s and early 1970s, naturally!

During the rush hour the tube trains are packed like a tin of sardines!

We just moved to live near Plaistow Park (very pretty park, too), and right on the edge of the park is what has to be the most desirable GP anywhere in East London - Essex Lodge. They are new, in a lovely old building, NO QUEUES, one woman GP, nice receptionists - and when you want an appointment you get it the NEXT DAY. Ever turned up to see your doctor while still ill? Before time has cured you? Great feeling.

Ciao!

My name is Anna, I live in Rome. I wonder if You can help me in sending me information about Plaistow. A friend of mine was born there and he would like to know more about it. Please write me :

I manage Plaistow FC. We are currently finishing our season in the South Essex Sunday league but will be looking to recruit players for next season. You can check us out in the divisional cup final at Wadham Lodge in Walthamstow if you wish on Sunday 28th March. My e-mail address is

Is there an orchestra for adults in Plaistow - or anywhere else in Newham.

The two best pubs are the Black Lion (61 High Street) and the Old Spotted Dog (212 Upton Lane). These are nice old pubs.

If you're looking for loud music then you have places like the Castle at the corner of Prince Regents Lane and Barking Road, which has MCs shouting out over UK Garage. Tends to be really bopping in there until about 3 in the morning sometimes, and free to get in, but fights are not uncommon, 'specially if you're looking at my girl allright?

Plaistow seems to have a bit of a problem with the drains and in the summer it can be a bit whiffy

Plaistow & Stratford 020 8471 0000

I am moving there in 2/3 weeks and need to find a drama group that does pantomines, musicals etc. I have been doing this for years, im not looking to be talent spotted but this is part of my weekly routine and would be devastated if i couldnt get back into it after my move! plz help !!!!

Like Stratford, it lacks in nightlife, restaurants and all things practical but it has good cheap housing. You won't find trendy designer clothing boutiques, cafes (apart from a fry-up), or a Budgens supermarket here - forget shopping altogether! (but think of the money you'll save). Plaistow has great access to the cycle paths, a short ride to West Ham station and your on the Greenways which continues on to the scenic canal tow path and all the way into the city. For gyms/swimming pools theres Newham Leisure Centre at 281 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, a short bus journey away. At least the Brick Lane aint too far.