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The below (donated by William Beck) was taken around 1953/54.
From left to right: don't know, Nancy Beck, Denise Flett, Edwin Flett.
Nancy dressed in mother's silk dressing gown with chrysanthemums in her hair, Denise wearing a pillow-case labeled 'Lavender bag'
and Edwin, with the best available sign of: Good old Maypole ~ nothing changes, we are still celebrating, Good old Maypole.
Hi Kim,
Have been looking through the updates and seen the picture sent in by Will Beck, the unknown girl is my neice Carole Smith.
Four little girls in carnival dress. I really enjoyed the reunion on the heath and look forward to the next one.
The history of the Maypole is so interesting and very special to all of the "old timers" Thank you.
Best wishes, Pat Page nee Davies
Below photo (courtesy of 'William') showing the Institute Hut, Baldwyns Road - 1922.
Below - William and Nancy Beck in Girls Life Boat and Boys Life Boat uniforms at the Baptist Church
Above - we are informed that, sadly, Gordon Lennox and George Stockford (Jnr) are now deceased.
The late Jack Roome c 1922 in Scout outfit
Image courtesy of the late Kitty Roome
Image courtesy of the late Kitty Roome
Above the late Kitty Roome (sister of Jack) in Dartford Girls Grammar school uniform c 1920s - first day at school - doesn't she look proud ! Taken in rear garden of Denton Terrace - near location and same aspect as Frank Blackman photo and looking towards Rolex / what was Maypole House property ( the Daisy Meadow)
Below is her father - image courtesy Bexley Archives
Title John H E Roome, R.F.R Date c.1900 Description John Hector Edward Roome, father of Miss Kitty Roome, local Bexley historian. Her father first joined the Royal Navy in 1896; he was born at Sidcup in August 1880 and died in Bexley in December 1945.
Below is her father - image courtesy Bexley Archives
Title John H E Roome, R.F.R Date c.1900 Description John Hector Edward Roome, father of Miss Kitty Roome, local Bexley historian. Her father first joined the Royal Navy in 1896; he was born at Sidcup in August 1880 and died in Bexley in December 1945.
The late Frank Blackman (Son of Edwin and brother of Winnie) c 1930 in his rear garden in Denton Terrace wearing a Seascout uniform ? - rear towards where the Rolex watch factory now stands.
Courtesy of the late Winnie Blackman
The late Gordon Lennox wearing the Cameron 'Tartan' Scout uniform c early 1940s ? This special scarf was authorised by the Scouting Movement at the request of Mr Cameron of Broomhills.
Courtesy of the late Gordon Lennox
The late George Stockford (Snr) Caretaker c1960-1965 Maypole School
The late Charlie Lawrence - a black boy - (born 28/4/1919) taken in rear garden of George Stockford's house in Baldwyns Road c1937. He was a pupil at Maypole School. Has been described by the late George Stockford (Jnr) as a great friend and convivial boy. He lived at 14 Ivy Villas (Next to the Post Office) with his widowed mother. Her husband was killed in WWI when HMS Hogue was sunk by the Germans (20/09/1914).
Archives from the HMS Hogue Roll of Honour - LAWRENCE, Leading Stoker, WILLIAM, 297574. (RFR/CH/B/9794). Royal Navy. . Age 31. Son of John Lawrence; husband of Elizabeth Lawrence, of 14, Ivy Villas, Maypole Estate, Bexley, Kent.
During WWII it was believed that Charlie joined the RAF. Records now show he was a soldier in the Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment. He later became a German POW. George Stockford (Jnr) proudly remembered collecting food for red cross parcels for him. After all, his dear mate was safe. Not for long.
In November 1941 Charlie died. There were two stories floating around as to his death 1) he was shot - we are told whilst trying to escape - that was the usual reason, wasn't it - mmmmmm ? and 2) died of pneumonia after being worked down salt mines. Either way, we suppose this was nothing to do with his colour ?
He is buried in Poland. Two generations lost to enemy fire.
Below - grave of Charlie Lawrence in Poland
![[IMAGE] Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery - Lawrence, Charles](http://twgpp.org/photos/22869/LAWRENCE_C(1).jpg)
Archives from the HMS Hogue Roll of Honour - LAWRENCE, Leading Stoker, WILLIAM, 297574. (RFR/CH/B/9794). Royal Navy. . Age 31. Son of John Lawrence; husband of Elizabeth Lawrence, of 14, Ivy Villas, Maypole Estate, Bexley, Kent.
During WWII it was believed that Charlie joined the RAF. Records now show he was a soldier in the Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment. He later became a German POW. George Stockford (Jnr) proudly remembered collecting food for red cross parcels for him. After all, his dear mate was safe. Not for long.
In November 1941 Charlie died. There were two stories floating around as to his death 1) he was shot - we are told whilst trying to escape - that was the usual reason, wasn't it - mmmmmm ? and 2) died of pneumonia after being worked down salt mines. Either way, we suppose this was nothing to do with his colour ?
He is buried in Poland. Two generations lost to enemy fire.
Below - grave of Charlie Lawrence in Poland
Above . . . . .
All dressed up and nowhere to go . . . . .
Happier times - Alice Blackman (Sister of Winne and Frank and daughter of Edwin) and friend outside front of 12 Denton Terrace c 1920s
Courtesy of the late Winnie Blackman
. . . . and duplicated from the transport page below is Callices greengrocers lorry
Above
From Sheila Lusher nee Houlton - she suspects the above culprits to be
"We concluded that the chap on the bike is David Cruikshank. (He appears in photo fourth down from top of this page some 40 years on !) Left to right, we think they are: Ernie Gosling, Mosie Challice, Rose Challice (wife), Jackie Challice and David C. I am happy to be corrected by another reader, as this input is from my brother, although he seems very certain. Not many of 'em left, I don't suppose?
Had a lovely afternoon, reminiscing with Den".
Regards,
Sheila (16th. December 2007)
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Above - and for the special memories of Sheila Lusher - Mr Pope and his horse, Heath End Road. We thought it was beaconsfield Road but Steve Parker put us right ! The other photo is of Mr Smith - Penny Smiths dad in Fancy Dress in Baldwyns Road, for one of the procession 1950s. Standing next to him is Mrs Potter - already featured in another photograph of the same procession.
Photo courtesy of Penny Smith
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Below (Courtesy of Steve Parker - Bill & Lou Proudfoot having just received trophies for indoor sports, Bexley Hosp. Sports & Social Club, mid 1970s
Below (Courtesy of Steve Parker - Bill & Lou Proudfoot having just received trophies for indoor sports, Bexley Hosp. Sports & Social Club, mid 1970s
Below left to right - David Richardson (West Lodge, Bexley Hospital) Alan MacLean (East Lodge, Bexley Hospital) and Kim Button - see photo of him fourth down from top of page taken some 30 years on. Photo taken in rear garden of 2 Beaconsfield Road 1967. Army surplus was all the rage then. Fashion was nowhere to be seen !
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The two photos of Mr. Pope with his horse & cart, the one on the left is Beaconsfield Rd. But the photo bottom right was taken outside my family home 14 Heathend Rd. the name of the house was Homefield & can just be seen above the porch far right. Steve Parker
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