Comments on: At Three Colts Lane

By: Beryl Chandler

Beryl Chandler — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:14:34 +0000

Smashing blog, I was so pleased to see that workshops were still there. My 2 x Great Grandfather, Henry Noble had a workshop there in the 1850’s He was an Engine Smith. He later took a workshop in Church Street and later still a workshop in Pocock Street in Lambeth. Thank you for sharing this.

By: wilmot street

wilmot street — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:23:31 +0000

Hi Lesley Pearce, I run a site on which I’m attempting to gather together as much history and memories of the Waterlow Estate (the collective name of wilmot, corfield, ainsley and finnis streets) as possible. If you’re willing to share your father’s memories of the area I’d love to include them ? .. you can get in touch with me via the website (wilmotst.com).

Thank you

By: Lesley Pearce

Lesley Pearce — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:42:07 +0000

Have really loved reading this blog and the comments. I discovered it quite by chance while I was researching areas of Bethnall Green where my father used to live. Before he died (nearly 30 years ago) he wrote down some memories for me – and at long long last I’m getting round to writing them up and researching some of the references. It’s fascinating – and time-consuming!! He describes the arches as his playground (he was born in 1921) and writes of lighting fires there and getting chased away by the police. He lived in Finnis Street, Waterloo Building. The family (he had ten siblings) moved up to North London when the bombing got bad during the war. I’d be interested to hear from anyone who also has information on Finnis Street, Wilmot Street etcetc.

By: anita thomas

anita thomas — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:17:51 +0000

Hi loved this article. My Grandparents lived here they rented a house from the railway, it was adjacent to the bridge and shook like mad every time a train went over and of course it was steam trains then. Next door was the blacksmith Mr Reynolds who would give eye to my mum still a baby in her pram while nan had to pop out. On the corner stood the guy who would take any bets as it was illegal then and when the copper would appear would ask my nan was alright come in till he had gone. Sadly all that gas gone now. Thanks for the memory. X

By: Robin Stichbury

Robin Stichbury — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 23:38:17 +0000

It was originallnear LIverpool Street StationThere is a wonderful picture of Nos 1-15 THree COlts taken from the corner of Brady St opposite No.1 called Lamb Street or Lane but was changed, maybe to avoid confusion with another nearby Lamb Street, both names sound very rural or farm like, may have been a track for shifting animals. I took pictures of a series of the locality about four or five years ago and lodged a CD OF THEM AT THE LOCAL LIBRARY, A RICH SOURCE OF INFORMATION. A DISTANT RELATIVE OF MINE ONCE OWNED THE FISH SHOP AT NUMBER ONE THREE cOLTS AND LOST IT IN A BET TO mR fEINGENBAUM WHOSE FAMILY STILL OWNED IT IN A PICTURE TAKEN IN 1955 BEFORE MOST OF THE STREET WAS DEMOLISHED DURING THE 60’S SLUM CLEARANCE. nO ANIMALS KEPT IN wEAVERS fIELDS NOW, IT IS JUST A PARKa GOOD PICTURE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM A lONDON GOVERNMENT REPOSITORY WITH AN ADDRESS STARTING “COLLAGE*****GOV.UK i AM TRYING TO FIND IT AGAIN, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER INFO. ROBIN STICHBURY ONE@GMAIL.UKa.k.a. rufus smith.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 11:02:33 +0000

Did you ever discovere the origin of the name Three Colts Lane

By: Dave holt

Dave holt — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:21:05 +0000

Can anyone tell me if the grey mare public house is still standing in three colts lane or whatever happened to it

By: Robin Stichbury

Robin Stichbury — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:46:02 +0000

Some of my distant ancestors lived in No1 Three Colts Lane. It arguably became the first “Chippy” in the country – another one in Mile End also claims the title. However the shop was demolished in the slum clearance scheme around 1962 together with most of the area. The shop was lost in a bet with a Mr Feignbaum or similar name. My ancestor was so distraught that he cut his throat. I am desperately seeking photographs or sketches of the row of buildings from No1 to 15 or to talk with anyone who remembers the scene. I took a series of photographs in October 2005 and lodged a copy of them with the local library but things have changed since then even. The Lord Hood pub on the opposite corner with Brady Street has recently been demolished or converted and appears from the train to now be a block of flats. At least three other pubs were in the short stretch of Three Colts Lane from Brady St to the rail arch. Formerly Three Colts Lane was called Lamb Street but I guess it was changed because of another Lamb Street to the west and there must have been some confusion. I will have to do a re-take of my pictures to show how things are now. Pre-1962 pictures will be most welcomed. I have compiled quite a history of that little area.

By: George Lloyd

George Lloyd — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:39:08 +0000

Remember it well from my “Whitechapel Days”and in particular the number of “Black Cabs”always parked up,little knowing that I would eventually do my accounting for the Licensed London Cab trade.

By: Mike Holloway

Mike Holloway — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:41:11 +0000

From birth,1942 until around 1950 i lived in the flats in Corfield st which joins Three Colts Lane,Growing up in the area was an experience to remember,all those garages and workshops were there then mainly servicing black cabs for the City & West End trade and also garaging lorries overnight (including my dads works van.) As young lads we would go onto the flat roofs of the flats to enjoy the biggest steam railway trainset at Bethnal Green Junction one could imagine. My paternal grandmother was Charlotte Holloway ( nee Eldridge ) the same Eldridges as was mentioned by Len Goodman last year on tv,s “Who Do You Think You Are”.
As my father ran his shop in Bethnal Green Road until his demise in 1976,i still visited the area right up until about a year ago,my my how we have changed.The area is still a vibrant borough with so much going on,long may it continue.