Comments on: Who is Arnold Circus?

By: Heather E. Cole

Heather E. Cole — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 12:15:07 +0000

As always, massively informative and written with grace and concision. Thank you for your wonderful stories, and best of luck with the paving and street furniture

By: Yvonne Bell (Arnold)

Yvonne Bell (Arnold) — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:07:04 +0000

I was born in West Norwood back in the 1951. Two years ago we were I London checking out where we used to live. We stayed in the Shoreditch area as my mum was born around there. Funnily we came across the Arnold Circus, my family name. I am tracing my Heritage. My Grandfather’s name was Robert E.F. Arnold born 1889, I was wondering if there is any connection. If you have any information I would love to know.

Regards

Yvonne Bell (Arnold)

By: Bailey Jones

Bailey Jones — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:28:51 +0000

Eminent Victorians indeed.

By: Shawdian

Shawdian — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:32:39 +0000

Very interesting. Good old GBS.

By: David Thompson

David Thompson — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:53:08 +0000

Here are a few more biographical details about Sir (Robert) Arthur Arnold which may be of interest to some. His parents were Robert Coles Arnold (a farmer and JP) and Sarah Pissey. He had three brothers who were all successful in their chosen fields. The eldest was George Mathews Arnold 1826-1908 who was a solicitor in Gravesend and mayor. Sir Edwin is detailed above. The youngest brother was Augustus Alfred Arnold 1835-1932 who was a solicitor in Rochester and involved with a number of local charities including almshouses.

I enjoyed the BBC programme about Arnold Circus last night and I am sure Sir Arthur would be delighted that the estate is now in such good shape over 100 years later.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:10:42 +0000

What a coincidence- on Saturday I went to see the 1926 silent film Light of Asia at BFI and had not got round to looking up Arnold ,when I come across him today in your excellent blog!
I’ve only recently discovered you so am reading these earlier posts to catch up…

By: Old Spitalfields Market

Old Spitalfields Market — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:05:09 +0000

Great informative blog – like it alot

By: tina

tina — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:41:06 +0000

oh, i do so wish i could be a part of this celebration. i was fascinated by the bandstand upon first sight in may and immediately thought how wonderful a place it would be for summer events. it’s too bad i can’t just hop a plane to join in the festivities, but i look forward to reading about it all in a future post.