Comments on: Paul Gardner, Paper Bag Seller

By: David

David — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:33:37 +0000

Small shops like this are what give neighbourhoods character and continuity. It’s safe bet the building owner has absolutely no ties to the neighbourhood whatsoever, and has most likely never even seen this shop. There should be government subsidies for folks like this man, to keep a bit of history, and what is clearly a viable business going. The monies that are wasted in six months for a single chav on benefits would cover this mans’s rent difference, and would be money well spent–there would be something to show for the government’s investment, which is not the case for the former.

By: Silvena Toncheva

Silvena Toncheva — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 11:35:47 +0000

What a heart-warming story! It’s fascinating to discover the stories of the small businesses in the Spitalfields area. Wishing all the best to Paul, hopefully things work out.

By: Matt Jones

Matt Jones — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:38:48 +0000

Great piece about Justin and Louise- Bakers rock…and Roll!!!

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:03:11 +0000

London is my favorite city and I cannot get back often enough. When I am there I stick to the out of the way shops and streets where businessmen the David are trying to make a living and carry on in a tradition that makes this city as a whole so unique. Thank you for giving us this story and for keeping Spitalfields alive for those of us who cannot be there.

By: Umran

Umran — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:13:23 +0000

Enjoy reading new stories everyday, so many thanks G.A. Funnily enough I embarked on a slightly quirky but unfortunately non- profit making business idea and certainly better than anything I have seen in the high street shops…..homemade Christmas Weaths and Decs of different themes…Woodlandy, Traditional etc etc, this year or should I say last year, since today is the 1st day of another year.

I was looking for a paper and plastic bag wholesaler just before Christmas and ended up being able to buy a few from two local shops, as I did not need many. Will certainly take a trip to Pauls shop and support him. Hopefully he can help me out and we can all help him with the problem that faces all small businesses against gigantic, greedy and uncaring organizations that are always telling us how much they care. All the best and a Happy New Year to all. Umi readers. Umi

By: Miriam Delorie

Miriam Delorie — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:16:45 +0000

I can’t tell you how this Spitalfieldslife set of daily mails has been so special. It has brought home to both my brother and I of how our father was brought up in Artillery Lane – sort of how it was then and how life has carried on since then of togetherness and bonding to not only forge ahead but almost all of you have found your niche going forward. I and my brother, far away in South Africa and Botswana, feel that it has brought London closer – as to how it used to be. Thank you!

By: Elsie

Elsie — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:51:48 +0000

So many wonderfull memories come flooding back.Bought my first puppy down Club Row ,always went down the Lane Sunday mornings and came back with pickled herrings ,winkles and Beigals for tea .
Great.

By: doreen

doreen — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:04:37 +0000

Thanks to you and Mr Pink for the tip on Twitter. I shall endeavour to wake up early to try and purchase the bags I need from Paul’s shop this week. His shop sounds like just the place I need to go to make an array of mushrooms for a friend’s project: http://dougrhodehamel.wordpress.com/category/1-spore-project/

Many thanks again!

By: Deborah Stephens

Deborah Stephens — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:09:56 +0000

MY PARENT BOUGHT BAGS FROM PAULS FATHER IN THE 60s.THEY REMEMBER HIM WELL AS “SUCH A LOVELY MAN”

By: Regine

Regine — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:37:41 +0000

I discover Paul’s store 2 weeks ago, since I’m buying my bags there.
He’s very nice, and his prices are really affordable, mostly for a little business like mine.