Rosemarie Tedeschi recently informed me that the legendary Alf Mancini grew up at 57 Bramley Road, W10 and that her grandfather was Alf’s brother. Alf Mancini recorded another victory on 29″ January, 1930 at Paddington Baths against Pop Newman. The following article titled: ‘Mancini’s “Snappy” Display’, appeared in the West London Observer on 7th February, Continue reading
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The Prince Edward, 73 Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2
Ahead of some afternoon research at the Kensington Library, Colin (ESSEXURs), Bernard (Kerrins) and I headed from our rendezvous point outside Queensway Station to the Prince Edward in Princes Square. The pub was established in 1858 and originally known as the Princes Hotel. Behind the horseshoe shaped bar was a very large clock. On the Continue reading
Cooke’s Pie Shop – Goldhawk Road, Shepherd’s Bush – Letter from Audrey & Mike Boughton
The following letter from the owners of Cooke’s Pie & Mash Shop in the Goldhawk Road, appeared in the current edition of the Fulham & Hammersmith Chronicle – Steve Russell (Source: Ewan Munro) ‘We are writing about the inaccuracies contained in the letter from Councillor Nicholas Botterill (Chronicle, July 26), about Shepherd’s Bush Market re-development. Continue reading
From 1932 – A Walk Through Shepherd’s Bush Market
The following article appeared in the West London Observer on 1st July 1932: “Now Ladies, ‘ere you are, just the very leg you’re looking for, with a pound of sausages thrown in -‘arf a crown the lot.” The ladies looked at one another and then at the butcher who was doing his level best in Continue reading
Hammersmith Ram: 81 King Street, London W6
The pub was first known as the ‘Great Angell’ and may date back to before 1786 when it was a booking house for stage coaches. An admission of 1846 refers to the pub as the ‘Angel Inn’ with its stables, outbuildings, workshops and also a garden. The site was at one time part of Pingsworth Continue reading
From 1889 and 1896 – Murder and Affray in Greenside Road, Shepherd’s Bush, W12
Colin Woodley (ESSEXURs) kindly sent me the following two articles relating to two separate incidents in Greenside Road in the late 19th Century. The first one appeared in the ‘Illustrated Police News’ on 23rd February 1889: ‘At the Hammersmith Police Court Walter Clarke, who was described as a barman, was finally examined on a charge Continue reading
C.D. Crisp – The Shepherd’s Bush Referee who was once pursued across River by an Angry Mob!
In a copy of New Penny Magazine, dated 1st February 1902, there is a wonderful article by A. Wallis Myers on some of the well known first-class referees at the time, including one who happened to come from the Bush. C.D. Crisp is described as ‘one of the most eminent authorities on the game’. So Continue reading
The Sun – 120 Askew Road, London W12
The Sun – 120 Askew Road, London W12 ‘The Sun’ was one of the oldest pubs in the Borough and was included on a list in 1716. Although there may well be some confusion with another establishment in the Borough with the same name ? On 13th March, 1715 at the ‘Kings Arms’ in Fulham, Continue reading
Dale Youth ABC to Host Boxing Gala on Friday 25th January at the Harrow Club, W10
On Friday (25th January), the Dale Youth Boxing Club will be hosting a boxing gala at the Harrow Club in Freston Road, W10. Commencing at 7.30pm, 20 fights have been scheduled including a 71kg bout between the Dale’s Will McDermott and All Stars’ Obi Egbunike from Harlesden. Tickets are just ¬£15 and its pay on Continue reading
The Detours Did Find their Way to Fame
On a recent trip to the Hammersmith archive, the following pre-Who article was uncovered whilst Colin, Bernard and I were researching various newspapers on micro-film for future QPR articles. There, within a local Gazette dated 21st November 1963, was the headline: ‘The Detours are Finding Their Way to Fame’. Wonderful article and the rest, as Continue reading