Category: World War Two

World War Two

First hand account of Black Saturday and beyond – and memories of wartime North Woolwich and Silvertown

VIVID memories of Black Saturday, wartime life and beyond in North Woolwich and Silvertown were unearthed by me this week. The eyewitness account also reveals how most people in the rest of East London thought […]

Jan, 25

Face to face with the horrors of war as a young man in the Royal Docks

My father Bill Grainger passed away in hospital earlier this summer at the age of 94 – and his funeral was held after a six week delay. Just a few days after his funeral I […]

Aug, 10

VE Day celebrations: What the papers said about life in West Ham and East Ham

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Despite our current worldwide crisis, we are still making time to mark this landmark in our nation’s history. As the […]

May, 04

Pictures that illustrate the part East London played in the D Day landings

More than three years ago I wrote a piece that attracted a lot of interest about the part that our manor played in the D Day. Thanks to the memories of funeral boss Stan Harris […]

Nov, 27

Vivid recollections of wartime evacuation…drama and tears

When a loved one passes away it is a time of great sadness but also a chance to celebrate their life. In the months after, gems about that person’s life can be unearthed and to […]

Sep, 21

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