https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/11/17/so-long-irene-kingsley/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:52:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/11/17/so-long-irene-kingsley/#comment-1887078 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:52:48 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=123984#comment-1887078 I too worked at Conway trading 67/70 when Stuart Stewart had the hosiery business , I loved my time there with Stuart and his wife Evelyn, and of course Lynda Conway. I would love to contact the Stewart family.

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/11/17/so-long-irene-kingsley/#comment-1057273 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 07:25:21 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=123984#comment-1057273 I thank all for the kind comments and condolences, as people who knew her said what a great lady she was.

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/11/17/so-long-irene-kingsley/#comment-901120 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 04:44:58 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=123984#comment-901120 Irene was the warmest and one of the kindest women I have ever known…I know Ivan loved her with all his heart…you are both in my prayers…

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/11/17/so-long-irene-kingsley/#comment-647517 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:46:25 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=123984#comment-647517 Ivan, I am so sorry for your loss. Irene was a wonderful woman who only ever had good things to say and wore a huge smile on her face. I have such fond memories of the Lane; as a child I was so excited being allowed to wander from Grandam’s to your stall. The fact that I still have a few socks from you is amazing!
Thank you for this article.

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/11/17/so-long-irene-kingsley/#comment-643625 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 09:05:07 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=123984#comment-643625 Ps I wonder why Conway Trading has been empty for so long, as it would surely make prime retail or studio space?

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/11/17/so-long-irene-kingsley/#comment-643624 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 09:03:44 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=123984#comment-643624 What a rich and rewarding life, and brave to attempt a new life in LA. Sorry to Ivan for his loss, especially given he and Irene met later in life.

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/11/17/so-long-irene-kingsley/#comment-643260 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 03:57:00 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=123984#comment-643260 That was a beautiful tribute. RIP Irene.

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/11/17/so-long-irene-kingsley/#comment-642342 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:53:40 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=123984#comment-642342 A lovely portrait of a very special lady.

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/11/17/so-long-irene-kingsley/#comment-642296 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:06:15 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=123984#comment-642296 What a great couple and smashing memories.

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/11/17/so-long-irene-kingsley/#comment-642075 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:19:41 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=123984#comment-642075 As a neighbour of Irene & Ivan in Petticoat Tower I’m going to miss her despite knowing her only a short while. She was a lovely, kind person.
I’d have loved living here when Petticoat Lane Market was as it was in the Kingsley’s day.

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