Comments on: Joginder Singh, Shoe Maker

By: Stephen Anthony Davids

Stephen Anthony Davids — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 16:23:35 +0000

Hello Suresh,
Remember those days in the college with those naughty NEETS. I bought your book and it sits proudly on my book shelf. We crossed paths earlier this year when I saw you on your bike in Shorditch. You have stories to tell from an era of the East End which was raw, racist and tough. The ‘gloss’ of the Brick Lane now has it’s roots in an East End that has long gone but the fragments are still there.

I am now a working as a Head of Behaviour ARP in deepest Essex as well as painting and drawing ( still )
Peace to you brother.
SAD.

By: Afia Khatun

Afia Khatun — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:13:09 +0000

Suresh

Thanks for sharing your photo’s and documenting your father’s journey to the UK and your life in Spitalfields against the political rhetoric of the time. Spitalfields has undergone a huge transformation and it’s important that these memories are shared for future generations to appreciate.

By: Pippa Owens

Pippa Owens — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:38:53 +0000

What a good read. You’ve had some experiences for sure! Long may the heritage continue.

By: Ian Timpany

Ian Timpany — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 16:27:49 +0000

This is a fascinating picture of a fascinating man who embodies a part of the history of the East End and Shoreditch which is completely new to me. So much struggle would have sunk an ordinary man. Joginder Singh seems to have soared above it. Thanks for giving us this glimpse into the man and his family.

By: Bilber

Bilber — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 11:29:53 +0000

Days pass me by in this land of my birth
But I know of the fate that brought me here
As you fled your land for me
You left your home for me
For a future
To be educated, liberated
and of service to others.

Extract from ‘Father’s Bracelet’. B Kaur
+Big Thanks& Love to Suresh my brother

By: Cherub

Cherub — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 00:42:31 +0000

What a lovely story, I hope we will perhaps hear some more. One of my best friends here in Scotland is a Sikh, they truly are princes among men and really kind to all. My husband used to work near Southall and misses all of his Sikh workmates and their families.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:49:33 +0000

What an incredible story. I too would like to know more about the family especially Tejwant.

By: Su at the Seaside

Su at the Seaside — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 15:44:55 +0000

Just a fascinating recollection. I’ve really appreciated reading this. I am so impressed by your Dad’s determination to work, to the extent of dispensing with his turban. Hopefully the country has become more tolerant, but there is a lot to be learned from this. Thankyou

By: valerie-Jael

valerie-Jael — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 11:38:55 +0000

These are people who build the backbone of any community, and show true neighbourhood spirit. The world needs more people like them! Valerie

By: Graham Moss

Graham Moss — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 09:46:22 +0000

This man should be considered as a hero of this England, someone whose life is an example to understand and honour. Thank you for telling his story.