#098

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Ай бұрын

The town centre end of Ley Street has had a commercial strip for over a century. As if signalling the start of the parade, Pithers bakery stood on the corner with Hainault Street from the 1960s making way in the late 70s for Hainault Roofing which is seen in this episode. Also featured is veteran pharmicist H.L. Wade which traded beside the bus stop for over 70 years. With thanks to Ilford Historical Society for background information on Park Cottages and the chemist.

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@rajnirvan3336 Ай бұрын

Magical memories

@IlfordRetro Ай бұрын

will never fade.

@peterb514 21 күн бұрын

The son of the baker, Gary Pithers was in my class at junior school! My first memory of the area was being in the car and looking at the redundant trolley bus poles and wires… they went along Ley Street and terminated at the Fulwell Cross end of Barkingside High Street next to a small wood which is now occupied by the library and swimming pool.

@IlfordRetro 21 күн бұрын

I can just imagine the scene. It must have been fascinating as a youngster to see all that, and later realise you were witnessing change. I've not come across any photos of that little wood by the roundabout, they really would be nostalgic.

@thebohemian. Ай бұрын

It’s Mr Goldie (Gilbey’s of Wood Green) again!😊

@IlfordRetro Ай бұрын

He's probably the most mentioned person who's never been the focus of an actual episode!

@alangiles2763 27 күн бұрын

I used to work at M & S Shipping at 98/100 Ley Street (long gone - since 1979 I think) and I used to get rolls every day from Pithers - and very tasty they were. Totally different to the Pollyfilla Greggs sell today.

@IlfordRetro 27 күн бұрын

Lovely to still remember the rolls from Pithers. Good food doesn't get forgotten. "Pollyfilla" made me laugh out loud! 😂

@SsickMusic Ай бұрын

great content 👍🏽

@IlfordRetro Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@davidpope4138 Ай бұрын

It’s a pity the 169 bus is blocking the view of Adelaide Road. As I can’t see if Newlite windows was on the far corner and Shaun the Barber on this corner. It looks awful now!!

@IlfordRetro Ай бұрын

Newlite Windows rings a bell..... Yes a shame that things get obscured but at least we have 'something' on record of that little stretch. Sounds like there's been a barber on that corner for quite some time.

@jeffreykenny988 29 күн бұрын

If it wasn't for the bus spotters of yesteryear, we wouldn't have a lot of these photos.

@IlfordRetro 29 күн бұрын

@@jeffreykenny988 Very true.

@awsanteina5152 Ай бұрын

Ilford looked so much colourful and vibrant back then; it's now just bland and dull. A sign of the times

@IlfordRetro Ай бұрын

I do feel the shabby nature and poor upkeep of the Victorian stock gives the place a downtrodden feel. Some care from landlords about our rich heritage buildings wouldn't go amiss.