Comments on: Paul Gardner, Paper Bag Baron

By: Eddie KNIGHT

Eddie KNIGHT — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 17:58:43 +0000

In the late 40s,early 50s I worked for a jeweller in Roman Rd Bow,I used to visit a Gold and Silver platers shop inOld Montague St ,a father and son business and the old father always wore a brown paper bag fitting snugly on his head as a protective hat against polishing dust.

By: Ros

Ros — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:52:04 +0000

Lovely post and illustrations, and all that history thrown in. Also a great photo of Paul at the top – is it a paper bag or a cardboard box that’s been made into such a fine three cornered hat?

By: Cherub

Cherub — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:11:20 +0000

I love the print designs for the bags. They remind of things from my 60s childhood, when the main street round the corner from my house had every type of shop you could think of. Now it’s all hairdressers, nail bars and beauticians, with only a couple of bakers shops left. If you want a greengrocers, fishmongers or butchers you have to catch a bus into town 🙁

By: RaspberryPip

RaspberryPip — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:05:45 +0000

Fantastic illustrations. I’ve been looking for unusual motifs for an embroidery project. I believe I may have just found the perfect pictures.

By: Maureen Gardner

Maureen Gardner — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:57:05 +0000

My husband John Gardner, reading this over my shoulder,and wondering if there is any connection between this family of Gardners and his. His father’s family all lived in Beaumont Square, Stepney, up until the 1930’s. His great grandfather, and grandfather were in the Print Trade. Although his great,great grandfather was a Tailor, and originally came from Exeter , Devon. Coming to London in the early 1800’s.
Family History is so fascinating, and I spend many an hour delving into my and my husband’s Ancestors.

By: Susan Goldman

Susan Goldman — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:28:10 +0000

How can something as simple as a paper bag be so interesting, yet it is. Another lovely slice of social history. Thank you Gentle Author.

By: Phil Maxwell

Phil Maxwell — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:52:07 +0000

Just love the bag illustrations!

By: Alison Sye

Alison Sye — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:52:48 +0000

What a treat. Loved reading this post. Like the portrait with the paper hat, fab.