Comments on: Irene & Ivan Kingsley, Market Traders

By: Philip Luxembourg

Philip Luxembourg — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:10:02 +0000

With excitement I found number 7 Toynbee St., where I worked from 1967/70. The last contact I had with Stuart Stewart, my fantastic boss, was in the late seventies. I would love to make contact with the family again. I have never forgotten their kindness to me. So, if anyone out there knows there whereabouts!

By: Paul silverstone

Paul silverstone — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:27:35 +0000

I have had the pleasure of meeting these two people on many occasions over the years. My mum Rosetta and aunt Sally nee Bensusan are actually in the old school photo. My mum thought of Irene as a sister and I regard both of them very fondly indeed. They are truly charming people. You may notice that I used the past tense when referring to Irene, as we sadly learnt of her passing this week. The flavour of her spirit is clear in this lovely article. She was such a gentle caring person with an enormous heart. As a child I used to look forward to their visits, and, after once jokingly commenting that I wished my parents had called me Joshua, they always remembered this and called me Josh from that moment on.
I read this article to my mum today, when she learnt of the sad news and showed her the photographs, they both made her very happy.

By: Maggie Snyder

Maggie Snyder — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:00:33 +0000

Would love to hear from you both…think of often

By: Jackie Trudgeon

Jackie Trudgeon — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:19:28 +0000

It was great to see a picture of Irene on our roof plyground. Irene, I would love to invite you into school to talk about the time you spent at the school. Ring or email if you would like to.

By: John Innes

John Innes — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:24:35 +0000

Luverley Juberley

By: John and Sue

John and Sue — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:30:07 +0000

Hello you two,
We found your website as we promised we would!
It’s wonderful to read your story and see your photos.
Funny the way we met, but hopefully we’ll be friends for always!
Take care, and enjoy your holidays and your amazing views.

By: Jonathan Dicker

Jonathan Dicker — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:50:48 +0000

I feel honoured to have the lovely Irene and Ivan as my clients within my hair salon. My grandarents worked and grew up in the East End as market traders also.I feel I have a family legacy here too. So I was touched when Irene found me and allowed me into her world and a re connection of old times. They are treasures themselves and treasures of the East.

By: Brian & Marie

Brian & Marie — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:47:29 +0000

What a lovely article, gentle author. The Lane has lost its characters, I’m afraid. Irene and Ivan are part of a generation that defined the area and embodied that spirit of resilience and hard work that sadly doesn’t seem to be there much these days.

Great photos too!!

By: Pamela Freedman

Pamela Freedman — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:08:35 +0000

My grandson read me your wonderful story today before dinner.
Irene, it sounds like we both found love on the lane – wishing both the very best and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Pamela

By: Elaine Dale

Elaine Dale — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:27:27 +0000

Reading this post was the perfect way to start my work day. The office is still quiet and I was able to disappear into Irene and Ivan’s world through your words and photos. Thanks for the trip – I live in Ontario, Canada.

I’m a new subscriber to your amazing blog – LOVE it!