Comments on: Eliza Begum, Bridal Florist

By: Mike Pemberton

Mike Pemberton — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:54:13 +0000

A trip down memory lane when several decades ago we used to enjoy a Saturday evening ritual visiting two pubs; then in for dinner either at The Good Friends or later an off-shoot opened by the daughter of GF’s owners called simply Chinatown; both in Limehouse. When parking the car we were always accosted by a bunch of kids chanting “look after your car sir” and holding out their hands. We had been warned the best and only thing to do was pick 2 or 3 and slip them a sixpence – later inflated to one shilling – otherwise you’d find a scratch or two on your car after dinner. The first pub south of the river in Rotherhithe was the Mayflower (built 1550) reputed to be where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America. Then via the Rotherhithe Tunnel (across to The Prospect of Whitby (built 1552 – 3 years before my old school was founded) with its outdoor riverside terrace, heaving with fans of the fabulous live jazz band. More memories please!

By: jeannette

jeannette — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:48:41 +0000

thank you, delwar, all your tales so enchanting, and adding to the great project of The City, and the abundance and diversity and creative energy it stands for.

By: Patty/NS

Patty/NS — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:31:27 +0000

Thank you for such lovely posts, Delwar. Wishing you all the best.

By: Bricklanemafia

Bricklanemafia — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 17:47:01 +0000

what interesting lives people live. thank you for bringing them to us. hope you can do it again.

By: Ros

Ros — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 17:14:53 +0000

I have so enjoyed this and every one of your stories this week. Thank you!

By: Sarah C

Sarah C — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:04:19 +0000

I have very enjoyed your stories Delwar and hope to see more guest posts in the future. Great story today about Eliza and her flowers. A wonderful gift to be able to arrange them so beautifully.

By: Raki

Raki — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:50:47 +0000

I loved reading this article. I used to call Spitalfields market my second home as I was there every Sunday’s. And now I barely get a chance to go but its nice to get updates from your articles. Eliza’s story is very inspiring.

By: Natalie Koch

Natalie Koch — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:16:07 +0000

Thank you, Delwar, for your portraits of these wonderful people. I’ve immensely enjoyed reading about them.

By: Annie

Annie — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 08:52:38 +0000

I’ve really enjoyed these tales of everyday life. Long may they continue.
Velvety brains: so far my favourite description.
I truly envy people with an ability to arrange flowers. I am not gifted in that department and can only marvel. Such pleasure to be gained.

By: Chris dyson

Chris dyson — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 08:48:14 +0000

Simply exquisite and wonderful, thank you