Colin Grainger

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Reflections of the Past 4: The Monarch…the ship at the end of our streets!

Probably the most famous picture from my childhood. Saville Road, North Woolwich, a couple of roads away from the two streets where I grew up, Auberon Street and Rhea Street, is the setting for this […]

May, 03

Unique view of Queen Elizabeth Park… a work in progress

A work in progress. That’s the Queen Elizabeth Park or the Olympic Park as most locals still refer to it. It will take a while for the name change to make its way into our […]

Apr, 23

Mauretania… the biggest ship ever seen in King George V Dock

A magical moment from Newham’s history…the famous Mauretania becomes the biggest ship in history to enter the Royal Docks in North Woolwich in 1939. My dad Bill Grainger reckons he is 246th person on the […]

Apr, 08

Resilience key to transforming lives and communities

Resilience is the key to transforming lives and communities, the Mayor of Newham said this week. Addressing a major event organised by leading national think tank the Young Foundation, Sir Robin Wales said resilience was […]

Mar, 21

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