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Royal Docks
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 […]
Reflections of the Past: King George V Dock construction
Picture Post. Today’s picture comes from more than 100 years ago. It is part of the daily series on my Facebook Page and also on the Heritage Newham – People, Places, Progress page and also […]
History club looking forward to the future – while reflecting on the past!
A history club in the Royal Docks area of Newham has celebrated its fourth birthday. The Royal Docks History Club launched in January 2017 with support from the Royal Docks Learning and Activity Centre in […]
Your Royal Docks community memories can be part of a dance theatre production
A dance theatre company called Sweetshop Revolution are planning to stage a project in the Royal Docks and want help from local people with their memories of the area from the past … and the […]
Join us for the Royal Docks History Club’s Facebook Live Talk Show
Tune in for the Royal Docks History Club’s first Facebook Live Show on to discover more on the History of the The Royal Docks. You will be able to comment with your own questions […]
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 […]
Events celebrate the history of our Royal Docks – and you can be part
Two events are being staged as part of a special celebration commemorating the history of the Royal Docks. Also, event marketing strategy involves developing the planning, organizing, and execution of an event to promote a […]