East End Photographs and Drawings

[Suzi]

Snow settling in London is rare these days at any time. Snow in DECEMBER? Almost unheard of.

PHILIP

heeeeeee heeeeee the morning you wake up thinking you're going to be a prophet- hehe roll over and forget it!!! x

[Archaic]

Hi, Suzi.
I think poor Abyss was slightly afraid that an angry Karen Trenouth would come after him with her deadly trowel if he dared to use her Dore images...lol

- Don't point that thing at me!

Abyss, I have found the old Three Stooges routine of the hand blocking the eyes to be a fairly effective safety measure against trowel attacks.
Good luck.

Cheers, Archaic

[AdamWalsh]

Thanks for that Adam Walsh!!!!

Great- if disturbing 'eh xx

And BUN!!!!!!!!!! Love the first one!!!!!!!! ((((((HUGS))))))) x

Thanks for what?

New Years Eve was fun - I did this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP0xjXNLYfY

Went for a few drinks in these interesting old pubs. The Ten Bells. (I noticed they seem to have re-opened the public walkway by the carpark opposite!) Next, The Gun just down the road - nice old English pub, The Masons used to meet upstairs here, apparently you used to be able to hear them through the ceiling knocking things around performing ceremonies - there were certainly a lot of men in suits and black outfits - maybe they still meet there? Next - The White Hart in Whitechapel - had always meant to try this place, interesting interior - very long bar - barman got me a Guiness instead of what I asked for (Hoegarden) but didnt feel like complaining. Lastly, The Salisbury on St.Martins Lane just along from Covent Garden - British serial killer Dennis Nilsen used to drink here. Great pub and friendly staff.

[Andrew Firth]

Went for a wander around the east end on New Years Eve, and took a few pictures which I thought I'd share.

Corner detail of the board school building on Durward Street.


Polly Nichol's murder site has now aquired a small red cupboard, linked with the fire safety system of the London Overground platforms below.


Ah, I do like a nice old bollard! This one on Fulbourne Street.


Someone's been a-looking for souvenirs methinks. One of our setts is missing from Mitre Square....


Arty reflection shot of the Whites Row car park.


Swallow Gardens is now occupied by a new business tenant, as can be seen in these three pictures. The guy I spoke to (in order to ask permission to take the photos), was not aware of the history of the arch he had recently taken on the tenancy for. He is now, naturally!







All the best
Andrew

[Andrew Firth]

A few more from New Years Eve:

A close up view of the winch outside the Whitechapel Bell Foundry


Another bollard, this time on Brune Street, with the Jewish Soup Kitchen in the distance.


A close-up of that new cupboard on Durward Street.


A couple of views of Fournier Street.



Former warehouse buildings on Gower's Walk.


The view from Itchy Park towards the former Dorset Street.


A new minaret is nearing completion at the mosque on Brick Lane / Fournier Street.


Not Swallow Gardens, but the archway next to it. The access into SG on the right is now locked.


General view of Old Montague Street looking East.


A view of the interior of Whitechapel Station. All this will be swept away when the station is modernised and rebuilt for the Crossrail project. Visible through the circular window was a glimpse of the board school on Durward Street, but this hasn't turned up on the image captured on camera!


All the best
Andrew

[Mike Covell]

What a load of bollards!! Seriously though, some nice pictures Andrew.

[lynn cates]

foundary winch

Hello Andrew. Lovely photos, but shouldn't the "wench" be serving? (Sorry, I couldn't resist.)

The best.
LC

[Andrew Firth]

Hello Andrew. Lovely photos, but shouldn't the "wench" be serving? (Sorry, I couldn't resist.)

The best.
LC

Indeed it should! Mine's a pint of dark delicious "Whitechapel Porter".

Andrew

[lynn cates]

porter

Hello Andrew. Sounds much better than "fish porter" (snicker!).

Cheers.
LC

[Andrew Firth]

Hello Andrew. Sounds much better than "fish porter" (snicker!).

Cheers.
LC

Lynn,

Indeed. Fnarr-fnarr!

I'm a bit of a beer fan, so I know my quality porters from my mass produced fizzy "Watney's Red Barrel" types of so called beer....

Andrew

[Suzi]

He he-
That's put pay to my 'Party Seven' night suggestion then LOL

[Phil Carter]

Lynn, Suzi, Andrew,

You have no idea how much I miss Theakston's Old Peculiar.
Every time I pop back, the first visit to my local is sheer heaven.
Perhaps I need an "East End photograph or drawing" of an OP to whet the appetite again! (stayed on thread there...just!)

Suzi, ask me one day about Party Seven...I have a lovely story from my youth re that...


best wishes

Phil

[Suzi]

OK Phil
Tell us.... hehe better be in pub talk tho xxx

Just started a thread thread there but no pic availability.....All fine now xx

Back to subject here

[longliz1888]

Lovely work Andrew. I love your work.
Love the Whitechapel Station photo too-won't have that charm for long.
G

[madcyryl]

Polly Nichol's murder site has now aquired a small red cupboard, linked with the fire safety system of the London Overground platforms below.


Looks like they have also taken a large chunk of the wall out if you compare the recent view with google street view!