Comments on: Leslie Norris of Bethnal Green

By: Stephen Harrison

Stephen Harrison — Wed, 20 May 2020 12:44:48 +0000

I remember Cuff Place as a child, as my mum and grandparents lived there. Their names were George and Esther Brooks, and they had eight children, one of them was Bonnie my mum. I was searching the internet for references to Cuff Place, and came across this story of Leslie Norris. Imagine my surprise when I saw in one of the camping photos my mum Bonnie, my aunt Joyce, and my uncle George. Also, my nan is in one of the street party photos. My mum unfortunately died in 2006, but I have spoken with my Aunt Joyce and the Norris family used to live opposite. It would be great if anyone else remembers my family, and if anyone has any photos or stories would be fantastic

By: Ian Norris (Les's son)

Ian Norris (Les's son) — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 02:19:41 +0000

So sad to announce the passing of my Dear Dad – Les Norris BEM – who passed away peacefully at home at 21:45hrs Wednesday evening (04/09/13) – aged 87.

Thanks go to all of the District Nursing Team (Team Two) from Romford Clinic, Family Mosaic carers, St Francis Hospice and the Marie Curie team – all of whom were fantastic. Thanks also to all of our family, Iveta and Dad’s many friends who called and visited to support Dad, Colin and myself over the last few weeks.

Rest In Peace, Dad – together again with Mum and other family members and friends.

By: GEOFF TWIST

GEOFF TWIST — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:28:46 +0000

Hi#
I am seeking information re LESLIE NORRIS . I am seeking to make contact to see if he would be interested in supporting THE COLUMBIA RD WAR MEMORIAL PROJECT- as the article I have from Spitalfields Life states he and his family were involved in this incident. Please pass this on if you have contact with him

By: Ms. Janet Pritchard

Ms. Janet Pritchard — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:15:35 +0000

Great photos, my ancestor the late John Norris born Hackney 1796 married a Mary Ann Winnood on the 6/1/1822 children Thomas 15 Joseph 15. William 13. and James 9. James Street Mile End Old Town Middlesex 1841 census, John Norris a Mariner, passed away 1840. Mary Ann a dress maker. Would love to connect with ancestors I am from Australia.

Janet

By: Brian Gibbs

Brian Gibbs — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:43:18 +0000

Lovely to read stories about Bethnal Green and especially about your connection to Cuff Place. After his divorce from my mother, my father lived at 15 Cuff Place and always used to be proud of his piano playing in pubs. Do you happen to remember him at all? I never saw him after 1952 and at the time of his death – 1977 – he was living in Deptford. Any titbits or tales about him would be most appreciated!

By: Mike Paterson

Mike Paterson — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:32:01 +0000

Had a bit of a nose around St Leonards in Shoreditch about a month ago. Was locked up, unfortunately. Thought it might be dilapidated, but there were workmen painting gates etc., so something positive was happening. Would have liked to have looked inside.

Lovely story.

By: melbournegirl

melbournegirl — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:23:19 +0000

This is so poignant – happy memories, tinged with loss, and those connections with people and place which grow over long years. Just beautiful.

By: Ron the Cab

Ron the Cab — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:14:47 +0000

Wonderful to read about Leslie Norris and his family including brother Joey.I remember the family well, in fact I delivered their newspapers when I lived in Arline Street.

By: the gentle author

the gentle author — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:17:30 +0000

In reply to jeannette. Some reports upon current activities at St Hilda's are in preparation....

By: jeannette

jeannette — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:40:21 +0000

http://www.sthildas.org.uk/id2.html
there’s a lot of interesting things happening at st hilda’s today, love to read about the bengali elders and their garden