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I am after any memories anyone has of Don's Sweet Shop, run by the Donahue family, firstly the father John and then the sons possibly Arthur{?}, Albert and John Jnr. We're not sure of the exact address, any photos would be amazing or any memories of buying sweets there. Can you help? Many thanks.

Arevyou related to Ronnie, who I knew from Orange Place , at Albion St. School?

My elder brother was best mates with Eric Collins at Albion Street Primary, I knew him well too

I lived in 42,Westlake Road Rotherhithe,went to Rotherhithe New Road School,in later years used the Garnett Wolsely Pub in Warndon St,anyone from there,Dave Hough

I think my Uncle John Horlor's Mother was a Driscoll

Ann, Was that Alan Sweeneys family or Kevin Sweeneys family? Alan's dad might have been Tom.

Tony, please email me:

Your all forgetting barclays bank on the island

Hello Tony, My name is Mick Holloway, I played for tunnel sports from 1966 when I was 16 years old, starting in the reserve side but progressing to the first team. We had some great times turning over some of the more established sides in the kent league who came from the old southern league. Danny Connely was a good friend who introduced me to the club. I remember Barry wadley was the captain of the reserve side. The players I remember are, Raymond Rispoli in goal, Alan Hodges, Ian Dorney,Les Norris, Roy Eels,Brian Hodley,Tex ritter . Many others, I also played for Kingstonians for a couple of seasons, also rochester way social, my fathers team Bert Holloway. Fantastic times. My e-mail address is

Yes i can remember those shops,Leaders the shoe shop which later became a shop selling electricity goods, there was Campions the chemist ,that later was occupied by Doctor Oniel,there was a library next to that.

Can you remember the Hippodrome and all the shops in Albion street?

Great post thanks, the cow keeper was my great great uncle Rees Edwards (I have a photo). They were at 33 Clarks Orchard in 1911, but I can find no trace of No 33 by 1939... any light you can shed welcome thanks. Huw

Does anyone remember Irene and Terence Griffin they lived in 12 bramcote drive in 1970-1975,trying to piece together some family history.

Hi does anyone recall Irene or Terence Griffin who lived on the Amos estate in Rotherhithe in 1970?

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Hi there Sheila

I have wondered if William and John were brothers or cousins. From my understanding William came from Baltimore Ireland? I have a tree on Ancestry under user name kezdriscoll

Hi there Sheila

I have wondered if William and John were brothers or cousins. From my understanding William came from Baltimore Ireland? I have a tree on Ancestry under user name kezdriscoll

Hi there Sheila

I have wondered if William and John were brothers or cousins. From my understanding William came from Baltimore Ireland? I have a tree on Ancestry under user name kezdriscoll

Hi there Sheila

I have wondered if William and John were brothers or cousins. From my understanding William came from Baltimore Ireland? I have a tree on Ancestry under user name kezdriscoll

Did anyone go to Dolly Cooper tap and ballet in he 50's and 60's? The classes were over the Pub at the bottom of Albion St. A lady in flats nearby made all the costumes for the concerts in the Assembly Rooms. We took exams for medals too. Mum (Grace) took me with my younger sister Pauline and mum's friend Bet Cottrell took her daughter Irene. We loved it but mum and Bet once got sent out because they were laughing at Pauline and Irene!

Has anyone got any photos?

Wondered if anyone had any old photos of 9 Claremont Place where my mother lived as a child in the 1920s? Grateful if you know of any images please.

Hi

I grew up in Rotherhithe in the 60's and 70's. Did your mum go to St Saviours and St Olave's Grammar School for Girls (I attended in the 70's) in the New Kent Road? We were the sister school to St Olaves Boys Grammar School and we opened in 1903.

If this is the case you can contact the school

www.ssso.southwark.sch.uk/

or just google St Saviours and St Olaves (it is no longer a grammar school of course!).

Hope this is useful - I only just read your text so it may be too late. Huge congratulations to your Mum any way

Moya Butcher

Hoping someone can help me.

My mother was born in Rotherhithe in 1915, and will be celebrating her 100th in November, here in New Zealand.

She tells me she went to Albion street school, then managed a scholarship to St.Olave's in Bermondsey. Is there any way I can confirm this, anywhere there may be records still available.

Anyone remember me Valerie Lake I was reared in rotherhithe schooled at S Mary's girls teacher was Mrs Knight I loved her. My pals were Sylvia smith Sheila saker kitty Elaine recall a coral Doolan from dock head someone must still be alive out there please get in touch I would love to hear from you. Valerie

Whatever happened to the Bygrave family Maureen andL used to go tap dancing class in Albion street and sister Pat how are you doing your brother Harry Nd Max mixed with my mum and dad and encouraged me on the stage as was the terminology then I remember you all so we'll my mum and dad run the Victoria pub. At the tunnel max used to sing in there before he found fame and Harry was always with my parents love to hear from one of you Valerie Lake

Hi Linda you must remember my brother Ernie lake Barry Conway was his mate in missDillons class aged about 7 I was upstairs in Mrs Knghtes class a teacher I loved and kept in contact with for many years. I was Valerie Lake I loved St Mary's and God bless Rotherhithe

Is there a Sheila Saker or Kitty Ellen Sylvia Smith that was we met in the 60s in Lewisham I would love to find them all we are now in our 70s remember me girls Valerie Lake

I was born and reared in Debnams Road later moving to the tunnel I went to r.n.r. School as an infant later St Mary's girls. At the Tunnel. My name was Valerie Lake. I remember names like kitti Ellen Sylvia smith Coral Doolan Are you all still alive girl. If si message me.Happy Days too soon flown away.. I have had an amazing life seen the world had an amazing business in property all thanks to one teache that I loved Mrs Knight and another who hated me and was so cruel I remember a Miss Plunket. But my girls were my best mates hey ho so many years ago.

I was born at No 19 in 1948. We moved out to Bromley in 1951, although my Aunt and Uncle, and Grandmother, lived at No 19 until they were relocated to Bromley prior to the street being demolished. Family names were Milward and Brown.

I was born at No 19 in 1948. We moved out to Bromley in 1951, although my Aunt and Uncle, and Grandmother, lived at No 19 until they were relocated to Bromley prior to the street being demolished. Family names were Milward and Brown.

My father, Silvester McDonald's mother is Jane Driscoll of Rotherhithe. My father was born in Deptford in 1919. I believe his grandfather was Daniel Driscoll. My father lived in United States after serving in the British Navy during the Second World War.

I am interested in any information concerning the Deptford Rotherhithe family.

Thank you,

Jane

Hello, I live in victoria bc and my family are mcdermotts from paradise row rotherhithe.i would love to connect for more info re. St Marys

I have a Morris in my Family tree. My great uncle Joseph D Joy (1 of ten children, my gt grandmothers brother)married a Elizabeth Morris in 1910, Elizabeth Morris died in 1914. The Joy family were all BMD in St Mary's Church & lived in Rotherhithe St. Also Adam St (Now Brunel rd), also in Gt Grandmother ( Alice Bridges nee Joy) once widowed lived at number 2 Paradise St.

Hi There, I have a few Driscolls in my family tree and all lived in Bermondsey. The first one was a Mary Driscoll (nee Cushion) married William Driscoll - had a son Daniel b1860 and a Daughter Hannah b1862. There is also a Cathrine b1827 d1901. There is a bit of confusion as two Driscolls married two cushions at different times but am sure they are all related in some way. I have a tree on Genes Reunited and you are free to view it if it helps.

Regards,

Sheila

Hi There, I have a few Driscolls in my family tree and all lived in Bermondsey. The first one was a Mary Driscoll (nee Cushion) married William Driscoll - had a son Daniel b1860 and a Daughter Hannah b1862. There is also a Cathrine b1827 d1901. There is a bit of confusion as two Driscolls married two cushions at different times but am sure they are all related in some way. I have a tree on Genes Reunited and you are free to view it if it helps.

Regards,

Sheila

I also went to St Mary's School, but not until 1962ish I remember ''Dolly'' Dillon.. and in her clonky shoes coming along the corridor (striking fear into anyone who ''incurred her severe displeasure'').....did she say that when you were there?? (posted 06may 2014) also see my text at further down the page!!

I also went to St Mary's School, but not until 1962ish I remember ''Dolly'' Dillon.. and in her clonky shoes coming along the corridor (striking fear into anyone who ''incurred her severe displeasure'').....did she say that when you were there?? (posted 06may 2014)

I was born in St Helena Rd in 1952,(Pattenden Family) lived at No 11. My aunt and uncle lived two door's along (Tarrant Family) No 15..I went through that way a while ago, how it's changed.. We moved to Deptford in 1964... Where did you live?? (06 May 2014)

I lived in plough way had a friend lived in st helena had loads ov party's at the dickinsons house around that time was intouch with Mary for a long while until she passed away new a family the smiths

I went in to shops at the tunnel other side. From school and further round had a hair dressers just near park we had to go in to park to go to st Mary's church with school I lived in plough way but was always around rotherhithe tunnel erea and brunnel road

I went to st Mary's left 1955 miss Farr mrs Dillion mrs knight mrs Jackson head no boys joined with Peter hills new silver Phillips Christine cheeseman Pam Jeffrey's went church every Monday morning

My great grandparents lived in Clarkes Orchard around the late 1890's until the 1920's. They were called Henry and Ellen Burke (nee Holland) and my nan, Elizabeth Burke was I believe born in the house. My nan became Elizabeth Syrett when she married John and they moved to Winchelsea Buildings which was a group of tenements off Swan Road, Rotherhithe. I don't know if you have any information on any of these people...I am very new to all this and am just starting out on research.

ANYONE REMEMBER ST MARY`S SCHOOL . I ATTENTED THIS LOVELY SCHOOL UNTIL 1960 ?

ANYBODY OUT THERE WENT TO ST MARY`S SCHOOL UP UNTIL 1960 . I WOULD REALLY LOVE TO HEAR FROM MY CLASS MATES FROM THAT LOVELY LITTLE SCHOOL .

I went to St Mary`s school . my teacher was Miss Farr - Headmistress was Mrs Jackson. Also remember Miss Dillion- ( very strict teacher ) St Mary`s was a really lovely little school. my schoolfriends & class mates were Alice Maybanks /Barbara & Margaret Shelley ( < they were twins ) Lorraine Phillips/ Sylvia Phipps/ Carolyn Geoghan / Pauline Pharoe / Christine McFarlaine / Jessica Urch / maureen Rawlings / sadly Alice Maybanks died a few years ago - also Barbara Shelley ( one of the shelley twins died a few years ago ) I would love to hear from anyone who was at St Mary`s up until 1960.

I lived in Adams Gardens Estate and I can still remember most of the people who lived in those flats - such very happy days - such lovely memories

I was born in St Helena Road, near the St Helena Tavern. I wonder if anyone has any pics of this street??

Or maybe some information of families living there in the late 1940's early 1950's??

My father knew Ernie Owers who's sister was married to Johnny Who had a ver popular shop at Bourne Road Bexley Village. He was married to Rosie Hayes Alscot Road. My father recalls Mr Owers always wore a Homburg hat. On a visit to my parents home Johnny tried to buy my mums sewing machine the problem was, she was using it.

The best taxi service you can use in Rotherhithe is Uptown cars, very reliable and friendly

This is their phone number: 0207 237 5555

www.uptown-cars.co.uk

The best taxi service you can use in Rotherhithe is Uptown cars, very reliable and friendly

This is their phone number: 0207 237 5555

Did she live at number 74

I was born in Eugenia road at number 72

Hi was only a child at the time but lived at 72 Eugenia road with my nan and granddad Joe and Sarah Hunt and of course with my mum and dad and two sisters, next door lived my aunt and uncle Eileen and George Langton with some cousins of mine patsy and George, and I think the stratons lived in the same house and had a daughter by the name of angela. I think it was one of those places where everybody seemed to know mostly everybody else, a very tight nit community my memory tells me.

I lived in Clarks Orchard unti 1959 too. No 18. My name was Theresa Daligan. I have two sisters Pat and Ann and a brother Larry.

We lived at 18 Clarks Orchard until I was 8 years old (1959) my name is Theresa Daligan. I have two sisters Pat and Ann and a brother Larry.

it was/is Eugenia road

Hallo please reply,

Hi please reply /

I lived at number 72 Eugenia road (was also born there) my nan and granddad lived downstairs ( where I also spent a lot of time) but my mum and dad and my two sisters and of course myself lived upstairs. next door lived my aunt uncle and my cousins, hope you get this post as I think we could be related, please get back to me / from Charley Hunt. e-mail

My name was Linda Mitchie and lived in Orange Place near the Prince of Orange pub. I went to St Mary's School and my teacher was Ms Dillon and also Ms Farr. I remember well going to Ron's the sweet shop, the library, Mrs Burgess for Housecraft in Albion St. I also remember Ms Dillon was going to hang up Barry Conway on a hook in the classroom if he did not stop misbehaving. WE went to St. Mary's Church on Tuesday mornings for service.

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I think Alice was a family name for the Maybanks I am hunting. There was a John, Edward and Richard I think who may have stayed in the area after the last census of 1911 that I have. Most interested in any history of the Maybank family.

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My cousin Katherine (born 1939 and still alive) lived in Cathay Street during the war with her Mother Doris Horlor nee Owers with my Grandfather harry oliver Owers until my Uncle John Horlor came back from WW2 and I think they lived in Major Road until moving to Eltham in the early 50s. If anybody has any question I would be glad to ask my cousin.

My Grandfather Harry Oliver Owers lived in Cathay street until his death in 1960 and before that in Braddon street. The Owers family was his wife Emily, children Emily,charles, Ruby,Harry,Arthur,Ernie, George,doris and bernard. George was my dad

lester owers

my father is a dennis john driscoll from bermonsey his mother was Helen Gorman his father was dennis driscoll but died when he was very young my dad was born in 1943 rely if helped to

I remember both those teachers while I was at st Pauls. The school was used as the village hall in the film The Mirror Cracked filmed in 1980/81 starred Liz Taylor. I remember 4 classes though. Miss Everett retired about a year after I went to secondary school. Loved her

I am keen to find anyone who may have known either the Kents or Browns of Culling Road Rotherhithe. Trying gather together some family information. I do know my great grandfather was a lighterman and belonged to the conservative club. This would have been a very long time ago. I do know the family had a direct hit on their house during the war.

Any information would be greatly welcome.

I am still on the hunt of anything to do with Driscoll's and any family relationships in this area. They were part of the Immaculate Conception church, (St Mary's?)...I think. There are some records that another family member was able to find. Her Mary Driscoll (b about 1857) married John McCarthy. Itt would seem that most of my Annie Driscoll's siblings perished of TB, or died giving birth. Of 10 children only 3 women survived to have living children, Maybank's, McCarthy's and Hollingsworths (who were reverted to maiden name Driscoll). They lived in Hanover st (1871), Clarkes Orchard, then Elephant Lane. John B 1834 ish and Kate O'Neill (Neale) died between 1901 and 1906. I am interested in any photographs of this area - and of course any Driscoll's or related families. I am sure John had brothers, at the least, who also settled in this area. Any help will be really appreciated. My G Grandmother Annie Driscoll worked in the Bermondsey area, as a convenience operator, until s

Gwen Joy is my aunt she is living in abbeywood london

I was born in 1937 and lived in Raymouth Road. I went to Rotherhithe New Road School and St Saviours and St;Olave, we love to know whereabouts of Gwen Joy and other friends in Abbeyfield Road, and senior schools friends especially Heather Mummery.

I was born at Culling Rd, and was at this intersection every day from Dec 1948 till 1960 and still remember those shops, buildings, roads and the park. I was back 20 yrs ago and lots of change. I went to Albion St school. I lived right across from the bombed out London Hippodrome and St Olives Hospital at the time.

Brian Weston.

I came from a big family from rotherhite the martins we used to play in paradise st my grandad had horse es he used to deal in chickens and fish my mum used to sing in the angel pub dad used to play piano these where good times we had nothing but we where happy I remember the Nichols family lived in paradise st I remember shirly Lott Lillian ludgrove we used to go around together I moved away I live in Kent if any of you are out there I would love to hear brendasaunders70 @ yahoo.co.uk

I went to st Mary lived 10 cathay st left school 1955 my name is Brenda I lived next door to the bakers Irene baker was my best mate may may harwood

Hello there

I am researching my Driscoll family. John and Catherine (Neale) Driscoll were in Clarks Orchard about 1891. I have a Bridget Driscoll who married a Richard Maybank and also lived in Clarks orchard 1891, then St Marychurch St. I am in NZ but visited the area before i knew the correct addresses. I would love any photographs if anyone has any.

My father SAMUEL WEBBER lived at 2 Paradise Street, from 1882 until about 1905 when he came to Canada.

I have a photo of his home.

I would like to find out more about the area

my email address is pacificsafety(at) shaw(dot)ca

Hi. I used to live at Number 18 Clarks Orchard with my family the Daligans. We lived next door to your family and the Sweeneys lived the other side of us.We are still in touch with most of the Sweeneys. I believe the Byrne family lived the other side of you. The factory opposite our homes was called Gillmans and the pub at the end of our road was called The Europa and the sweetshop opposite the pub was run by the Colleys. We went to St Josephs RC School in Paradise Street. My brother Laurence/Larry is deaf and went to Old Kent Road School. We moved to Jamaica Road/St.James Road in 1959. You can contact me if you wish, for any other info I may remember on

I WENT TO ST MARY`S SCHOOL . I LEFT THERE IN 1960. NAMES I REMEMBER WERE ALICE MAYBANK ( ALICE DIED A FEW YEARS AGO ) ALSO I REMEMBER BARBARA & MARGARET SHELLEY -( THE TWINS & SADLY BARBARA DIED ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO ) LORRAINE PHILLIPS- CAROLYN GEOGHAN, PATTY HOLLAND , SYLVIA PHIPPS, JESSICA URCH- CHRISTINE MCFARLANE , PAULINE PHAROAH . OUR TEACHER WAS MISS FARR - HEADMISTRESS WAS MRS JACKSON . ANYONE REMEMBER MISS DILLON ( OUR ENGLISH TEACHER ) & MISS JARVIS ( DRAMA TEACHER ) AND COOKERY LESSONS AT ALBION ST SCHOOL WITH MRS BURGESS ? SO MANY VERY HAPPY MEMORIES. I AM IN TOUCH WITH SYLVIA PHIPPS & LORRAINE PHILLIPS - SYVIE IS ON THE FACEBOOK. LOTS OF LOVE TO ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME - YVONNE GODWIN ( KNOWN AS VONNIE GODWIN ) I LIVED IN ADAMS GARDENS ESTATE IN BRUNEL ROAD - WE HAD THE BEST YEARS XXXXX

Hi Mary, Ill do my best to get the pic of the Edwards milk cart to you, maybe e mail it to you or something? please e mail me your e mail address. mines on the St Mary's school link...... Lenny P.19/12/12.

My grandfather's brother Rees Edwards was at 33 Clarke's Orchard running a dairy in 1911. He was 35 years old and was married with two small daughters, according to the census. I have no photos of him at all, so I would be thrilled to bits to see it!

Diane, I posted reply to your text, but it seems to have failed. will try again, Lenny P(18/11/12)

I lived at No 74 Eugenia Road in the fifties and early sixties

As a child in the 1950s I lived at 36 St Mary Church St, our next door neighbours were the Phipps, My best freind was Linda, her mam was called Lizz, she had a cousin called June Norby. I've seen Linda once since then but that was many many years ago. It would be great to see her again. Any info please.

Hi el8ed, please see my reply in ST MARY'S SCHOOL text. Lenny P (29/09/12)

Hi el8ed Please see my reply in ST MARY'S SCHOOL text, Lenny P (29/09/12)

Hi Barry, I went to St Mary's school until 1964 and remember it well, so did my older sisters, we used the Library, Ron Robson's sweet shop and the shop's in Albion st. Did you attend this school? if so what year, I haven't got any pictures of the school, but were told some were available at The Rotherhithe Picture Library. One I have seen, was of the kid's, lined up in the front playground, (which I were in) You can email me at

Hi Barry, I went to St Mary's school until 1964 and remember it well, so did my older sisters, we used the Library, Ron Robson's sweet shop and the shop's in Albion st. Did you attend this school? if so what year, I haven't got any pictures of the school, but were told some were available at The Rotherhithe Picture Library. One I have seen, was of the kid's, lined up in the front playground, (which I were in) You can email me at

RAY LOVELL..Please see text regarding clarks orchard.but with an e in clarks!!!!

Hi Ray.Iwent to St Mary's School in Lower rd in the 60's I had a friend that lived in Paradise st There was an alleyway that went through to Clarkes Orchard,I remeber that it was only a narrow cobblestone rd, with a Trumans pub on the corner. it lead to a large factory which I think made animal foods or the like. I have a picture of My Father in laws father, who worked for a Cow keeper? called Edwards and the address was Clarkes Orchard on the side of the hand cart Which was used a milk float.

Hi, Can anybody remember what the building was opposite St Olaves Hospital? I can remember it looked like a greek style building with goddess statues holding the pillars up?I Went to St Mary's School in Lower rd,I were born in St Helena Rd, (near The Crystal pub.) and now live in Abbey Wood You can email me at

On the corner of Lower Road and Jamaica Road was the electricity showroom, Next to that was Leaders the shoe shop with a bookmakers above it accessed from a staircase on the side of the electric showrooms. On the other side of Leaders was Robson's the sweet shop (run by Ron and Frances). Next door to them was Birch's the funeral directors and then Dr Hickeys' (husband and wife doctors). The surgery was previously a chemist owned and run by Mr Hodgkinson. Next door to that was the library then a house and then the convent. At the end of the island was the school. The whole lot, together with the houses behind in Culling Road were all compulsory purchased and demolished by the Council to make way for their new road layout.

The sweet shop was called Robson's (Ron and Frances) not Robinson and Dr O'Neil's surgery was in Jamaica Road. There was a surgery next to the Funeral Director's - when it changed over from being the chemist owned by Mr Hodgkindson. I think the doctors were husband and wife and called Hickey.

the terraced houses were from the conrer of the alley up to the top of the road

I remember alice she had a brother called john and a sister doreen my broter went to st marys Tony lovell

I am looking for anyting to do with clarks orchard

Dr oneils surgery was in Jamaic road

There was a sweet shop called robinson a shoe shop called leaders a funeral directors opposite was the midland bank on the conrer of st mary church street and the queen victorua pub on the other side

just round in st mary church street was apub called the europa on the corner of clarks orchard where i lived until 1959

Hi ,

I now live in Australia. My grandfather William Henry Wardell and Father Roy William Wardell from Rotherhithe worked at Surrey Docks. Interested in any information to add to family history. My Uncle Keith Wardell is the only remaining relative of that period.

Regards

Ian