Comments on: At the Pearly Kings & Queens’ Harvest Festival

By: Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 31 May 2018 23:15:34 +0000

I beleive my nan and grandad was pearls but cant find proof apart from stories and suits found in my mums loft and im hunting for my family trail as they was from east london.all i know is my nans name was filist glasspole married to jeff glasspole. Im so stuck and confused.
If anyone could help i would love some input please

By: Annette k

Annette k — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 14:52:54 +0000

Good Morning from MS USA, And we get comments about Elvis Presley jackets, some are quite stylish and some quaint but the Elvis impersonations are over done. Now the Brits have this interesting set of costumes, cultural for some, sectional or regional city, town rural life comparative , but I do find the costumes quite fancy. atk

By: Janice Humpage

Janice Humpage — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:03:17 +0000

Thank you so much for showing this wonderful event and the dedication of the Pearly
Kings and Queens, I am looking forward to seeing them in person for the first time
this year when the procession is held again,
Born in North London , I have a sense that my ancestors have roots in the East End —
I hope so,

By: katherine lowe

katherine lowe — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:01:15 +0000

hi i am interested in finding my family. i am a Lowe and i believe i am originate from pearly kings and queens please tell me i am a pearly princess ! ? #dreamwillcometrue

By: Mos Day

Mos Day — Tue, 10 May 2011 07:58:02 +0000

I’ve only recently discovered my Burman ancestry and their connection with Spitalfields as Silk Weavers. I knew my mother was born in Lambeth, within ‘Bow Bells’ as she called it, but I never knew about the heritage that goes along with it. I was amazed to have been able to see a TV show recently that showed how a Silk Weaver’s home had been restored and preserved, but to have now been able to see that heritage alive and well and celebrated by so many, (from the other side of the world here in Australia), is beyond amazing… Thanks to everyone for sharing these fabulous pic’s.

By: Don and Barb Charlebois

Don and Barb Charlebois — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:16:07 +0000

Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon at the Harvest Festival. We had just arrived from Canada the day before and were treated to a wonderful event as well as the lovely Church service at St Mary le bow. We want to thank John and Peggy Scott, who took us under their wing that afternoon and then invited us to the Pub afterwards. We so enjoyed all the old songs and the wonderful people we met. My parents and grandparents come from this area and I was raised with all the old stories and songs, and it brought it all back to me. Thank you again for making two Canadians very happy.

By: john hatchman

john hatchman — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:40:58 +0000

George Major bigging it up 4 PECKHAM.. Well done.

By: jim thurston

jim thurston — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:04:56 +0000

me & the misses attended the harvest festival and really enjoyed it…to be honest we have only really heard of george major and a couple others but was funny/strange to see pearly queen of COLCHESTER lol whats that all about????
enjoyed the service but was a bit disappointed we didnt hear from the pearly children….
was really glad we went and will do from now on as me and family have so much respect for the pearly kings & queens as they put other people first and work very hard for charity across the country.
we also have all personly met and associated with george and his family and have never met such a down to earth ,caring,dedicated bunch of people !!!!! keep up the good work cos it wouldnt really happen without you.
regards jim,rachel,bump,lorraine,graham,iris,denise&howard

By: Carole Travell

Carole Travell — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:03:00 +0000

I was one of the donkey owners – and we love coming every year and joining in the celebration of our traditions.. I’m definitely not a Pearly but love the relationship between the early Costermongers and their donkeys and enjoy bringing it back to life with the donkeys and their vintage vehicles. The cart I had on the day was originally used in Billingsgate, but was happy to be laden with fruit and veg and not fish on this occasion!
We all got a bit wet, and have spent today drying out our harness, but had a lovely time and will be back, with our donks and carts, to join in again next year!
More should be made of this event as I am sure more people would come along if only they knew it was on!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:40:05 +0000

Delightful post! I feel as though I had been there. Thank you for sharing this lovely day with those of us who are very far away, but whose hearts long to be back home.