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pssst. The link under St Mary by the flyover tells you this about the Glastone statue red hands:
The STATUE OF GLADSTONE, sculpted by Albert Bruce-Joy and donated by the directors of Bryant and May’s match factory, dates from 1887. The tradition of daubing the statue with red paint (for blood!) comes from a misapprehension that it was paid for in part by a forced levy from the match worker’s wages.
Bina | 21.08.08 - 11:31 a.m. | #
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A dull story, but right where McDonalds is now used to be the offices of Kango Wolf Power Tools Ltd. Suppliers of professional tools - such as jack hammers to dig up concrete - and even had a royal warrant. I seem to remember they disappeared in the late 1980s.
Brendan | 21.08.08 - 7:56 p.m. | #
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The Pie Crust – 237 Stratford High Street
On your next journey you might want to check out the Pie Crust. It’s a place that I love very much. A small run down looking cafe serving Thai dishes alongside the usual bacon and eggs. Run by friendly Thais the place is decorated with golfing trophies, colourful Thai pictures and a British Rail clock. Nothing beats a hot plate of chilli beef and onions with rice on a damp and cold Saturday morning. Funnily enough it does not seem to serve many pies. Kind of opposite the Holiday Inn, it is quite easy to miss. It is mostly frequented by local builders and is by far the best place to eat in Stratford.
Reviewed at Classic cafes
My Stratford / LeytonStuff | 21.08.08 - 11:01 p.m. | #
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It's surprising that the traditional church fete lives on in Bow of all places, with its multi-everything population. I don't suppose your MP put in an appearance, by any chance?
trad or anon | 22.08.08 - 7:26 a.m. | #
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I was so upset to read about the demise of Bow Baptist Church. It's where I first sang in public, as I had a starring role in the Nativity Play as the Angel Gabriel. Whereas all the ordinary angels had silver tinsel, I had gold. That was in 1967 or 8, I was 6 or 7.
Boo | 22.08.08 - 11:31 p.m. | #
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