Comments on: The Departure Of Richard Lee

By: R Buxton

R Buxton — Tue, 31 May 2016 07:12:30 +0000

‘If you don’t want a stupid answer don’t ask a stupid question’…

The essence of so much that is being lost, bound up in a simple but profound statement.

By: Collin Kelley

Collin Kelley — Tue, 31 May 2016 04:09:24 +0000

Fantastic writing and photographs. Brought a tear to my eye. The word legend is thrown around too much and to the undeserving, but Mr. Richard Lee certainly qualifies.

By: Phil Maxwell

Phil Maxwell — Mon, 30 May 2016 14:04:14 +0000

So sad to see you leave Richard. Have a great time up north.

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 30 May 2016 09:06:55 +0000

What a history! Congratulations and best wishes for your retirement Richard.

By: Colin Barber

Colin Barber — Mon, 30 May 2016 08:45:04 +0000

Such a lovely piece GA – summed up so much of the spirit of local London life and history.
Same for the heartfelt reply from Robert Green on his friend.
Good luck to Richard.

By: Sarah Sutherland

Sarah Sutherland — Sun, 29 May 2016 19:04:06 +0000

Truly the end of an era. Hope Richard has a long and happy retirement.

By: pauline taylor

pauline taylor — Sun, 29 May 2016 16:01:28 +0000

Is anyone taking any bets as to how long it will be before Richard is back in the East End? It is obviously so much in his blood that I cannot imagine him ever being happy elsewhere, although I , like everyone else wish him well, and hope that it all turns out for the best.

How I wish that I had the courage to put up a sign in my shop that says ‘If you don’t want a stupid answer don’t ask a stupid question !!’

By: Mo06

Mo06 — Sun, 29 May 2016 14:07:44 +0000

What a great article.

I remember there being a place on Brick Lane (or was it just off Brick Lane ?) which used to sell bicycles in the 1990s, not sure if it was the same stall though.

Fascinating history.

By: Shawdian

Shawdian — Sun, 29 May 2016 12:36:05 +0000

Fascinating family history only the English seem to posess. What sticks out in our minds is the Wonderful Spanner (not lost in all those years) but used down the line of family members throughout two World Wars and hopefully will one day go on display at the local Museum. And the very sad and shocking line “Lost the Hotel in Bloomsbury in a Game of CARDS!” Thank heavens such a down fall can no longer happen through playing a game of cards. Our hearts went straight out to the poor wife and family. But how wonderful that a true legend leaves his mark and has effected so many lives. Richard, what a wonderful family legacy. Enjoy your your retirement and thank you for sharing your ‘little piece of London’.

By: Linda Granfield

Linda Granfield — Sun, 29 May 2016 11:06:43 +0000

Pass the tissues!
A touching story of how one man can quietly affect so many people.
I’m sorry none of his family members were there on his last day of work.
But I’m grateful GA was.
May Mr. Lee enjoy a long and happy retirement. (and I hope Robert Green gets to visit Mr. Lee’s new home.)