Comments on: So Long, Kevin Cordery https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/09/so-long-kevin-cordery/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:43:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Marcia Howard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/09/so-long-kevin-cordery/#comment-1222894 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:43:13 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=168110#comment-1222894 What a tragic story. My sincere condolences to all who knew Kevin.

]]> By: Bailey Jones https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/09/so-long-kevin-cordery/#comment-1221932 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 18:47:43 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=168110#comment-1221932 So tragic.

]]> By: Clint J. https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/09/so-long-kevin-cordery/#comment-1219853 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:31:22 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=168110#comment-1219853 I knew Kevin, and Harry for many years. I was recommended to them in my early years in antique jewellery, and general antiques trade. Both Kevin, and Harry personified true artisians, in their craftmanship, and professionalism.
Kevin was always generous with his time, and knowledge. He shared his experience with me. If it was taking me to markets, or showing me antiques. The subtle nuances, between Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods. Brass, silver,bronze, or decorative arts. In fact Kevin inspired my love for the decorative arts. One the best polishers I’ve ever met. As a fellow Spurs fan, a wonderful human being.

]]> By: N6569 https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/09/so-long-kevin-cordery/#comment-1219667 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:36:22 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=168110#comment-1219667 How utterly sad. What an absolute waste of life, my heart goes out to all that knew this gentle man who wasn’t prepared for life and struggled.
Not all people are winners and it’s always the little people who will be swept aside and suffer.
I wish that the Guilds still existed they way they did in the past & were able to look after these artisans. Who will replace Kevin in years to come?
Thank you GA for remembering Kevin.
Shame on the despicable developers, I hope they rot in Hell.

]]> By: Achim https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/09/so-long-kevin-cordery/#comment-1219666 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:19:07 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=168110#comment-1219666 Kevin Cordery — R.I.P.

Love & Peace
ACHIM

]]> By: Zach from Paris https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/09/so-long-kevin-cordery/#comment-1219282 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:13:15 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=168110#comment-1219282 I met Harry and Kevin whilst I was training as jewellery designer in Panther House. I was so fortunate to meet these two incredible characters. Kevin and and Harry have shared a workshops since for over 12 years. I was really amazed with their skills and knowledge and I was very lucky to receive the best advice and guidance from them. I have learnt more from them than during college. Kevin’s finishes and plating work was one of the finest in Hatton Garden. I was really sad to hear about Kevin passing away. Kevin and Harry were really inseparable and now the spirit will never be the same!

]]> By: Catherine https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/09/so-long-kevin-cordery/#comment-1219268 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:13:06 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=168110#comment-1219268 That’s very sad, too much of our heritage is being grabbed for profit and I can only imagine it affects a lot of people like Kevin who have put their heart and soul into something only to have it snatched away for greed! Thank you for telling the story. Bless him and RIP

]]> By: pauline taylor https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/09/so-long-kevin-cordery/#comment-1219266 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:00:31 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=168110#comment-1219266 Such a sad story and, having suffered at the hands of greedy developers myself, I sympathize with Harry and Kevin, but especially Harry as it sounds as if he did all that he could to help Kevin only for it all to end in such a tragedy. Well done Harry, you obviously tried very hard to save Kevin from himself but sometimes it is just impossible, I wish you well in the future.

]]> By: Saba https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/09/so-long-kevin-cordery/#comment-1219263 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 21:43:12 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=168110#comment-1219263 Farewell, Kevin. You will be missed. Your talent and skills will be missed. Your love of craftsmanship will be missed. The tender story of a sensitive man.

]]> By: Sue https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/09/so-long-kevin-cordery/#comment-1219260 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 21:20:32 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=168110#comment-1219260 Reading this story has had such an impact. The greed in this country is out of control. This so sad and beyond words. RIP Kevin.

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