Comments on: At Tjaden’s Electrical Service Shop

By: Jean Taylor

Jean Taylor — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:08:12 +0000

I’m sad to report that Keith has now given up the shop and we must count ourselves lucky for his loving restorations. In his late 80s, he still sounds very alert and positive but his health is declining. Sadly, he has lost part of a finger. Only recently, Mervyn returned a table lamp to me accompanied by all the replaced parts and a list of the repairs to be made – he obviously was meticulous and took great pride in his work. Mervyn revealed that Keith was also a silversmith and a Freeman of the City of London although he rarely revealed that.

By: Helen Hasler

Helen Hasler — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:56:47 +0000

I’d love to go to the Tjaden’s with some vintage lights but have been unable to get a reply when I ring them. I’m a Wapping-ite so don’t go past, so can anyone confirm they are still operational and what days and hours they are open? Thanks in anticipation!

By: stuart goodman

stuart goodman — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:42:43 +0000

i live in norwich now but really miss what was my home for many years. we have a friend in norfolk who ran a cafe in chatsworth road, and my wife annie taught at rushmore infants in iris walkinshaw’s time.

nostalgia ain’t what it used to be!

By: Coralie Mattys

Coralie Mattys — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:28:37 +0000

I came accidentally across Mr Tjaden’s electrical “hallway” shop on a visit a few years back to the then newly reincarnated Chatsworth Road Sunday Market. It was a revelation and a delight to have a chat with him. I particularly enjoyed his display of potential and actual electrical miss-haps and to learn of the only toaster – I think the Dualit – whose elements can still be repaired. I’m glad to see his expertise and charm celebrated.

By: Phil Maxwell

Phil Maxwell — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 09:47:17 +0000

When I was walking home from a club around 25 years ago I picked up a magnificent ornate lamp that had been thrown out in New Road. I was very proud of it although everyone else thought it was an eye sore. It stopped working 4 years ago so I had to get rid of it. If only I’d known about Tjaden’s Electrical Service Shop then! Good luck to Keith – the antidote to the throw away world.

By: Judi Jones

Judi Jones — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 06:01:26 +0000

Just wonderful.

By: Cat(downunder)

Cat(downunder) — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:22:33 +0000

Thank you for another fascinating one. I have a vague memory of actually visiting this shop in order to buy a plug to convert my “Downunder” light to an “Upover” one!