Comments on: At Colin O’Brien’s Flat

By: ian silverton

ian silverton — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 18:22:20 +0000

Remember making the same table,at Sir John Cass school,back in the 50s,mr martin was the woodwork teacher back then,pity is my mother must have got rid,when i left home. Great storey,and pictures Colin, remember you as the Head Boy,in Mr Hunts class, cheers, Ian

By: Pamela MALEY single name yates

Pamela MALEY single name yates — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 22:24:11 +0000

I to was born in Northampton buildings and would love to get some photos of them and the area

By: Joan Palmer

Joan Palmer — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 10:12:11 +0000

My husband I have just started tracing his family tree which brought us to this fantastic website with great pictures. My father in law was born at 361 Northampton Buildings in December 1914. Can anyone point us in any direction which may give more pictures of this now demolished building. Or, and I know this is a long shot, does anyone have any idea where in the building this flat was and can it be seen on the above photo.

Colin’s pictures and memories are really worth seeing. Are there any of his pictures available for sale, or books which specifically show this area as it was then and now.

We are having a trip to London (from the north) early March and are hoping to investigate the area.

Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give.

By: elizamel

elizamel — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:31:10 +0000

Moving and exhilarating at the same time. What a coincidence that the flats you have lived in are on the top right of the building, on a corner, in both cases. Really enjoyed the Carters pictures too, did you do any of the Wall of Death? Or the woman who conducts electricity? Thank you again for the travellers photographs, I met you at the launch of the book.

By: mindy butler

mindy butler — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:10:45 +0000

what a great article – brings back memories of Edie and Ted and visiting for tea! good memories. I remember that view! Dad still has nightmares that he is falling off the balcony! x

By: Dee

Dee — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:02:42 +0000

I had an aunt who lived at 155 Michael Cliffe House (that was about the 16th floor, I think) Yes, great views from there. I’d love to see more of Colin’s wonderful pictures of Clerkenwell and Finsbury.

By: Chris F

Chris F — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:57:13 +0000

If we have a whip round, we could get Colin another chair… Thank heavens he made a table… I’m making the assumtion that this is a spare (Empty) room in the flat? What a view over the city… It must be magical at night….

By: Greg Tingey

Greg Tingey — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:13:03 +0000

Continuity – a thread to the past & future ….

By: nicola baird

nicola baird — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:02:07 +0000

What a fabulous eerie he has. Love the lightning pix. Nicola http://islingtonpeople.wordpress.com

By: Marina B

Marina B — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:21:47 +0000

Another magnificent journey! Thank you for inviting us in, Colin.