Comments on: A Walk With Shloimy Alman

By: Hazel

Hazel — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:17:30 +0000

I would be very interested if anyone knew or has pictures relating to Joseph Levine or his son Maurice Levene or any of their family who owned a fruiteriers / greengrocers round this area between 1920s -1960s.

By: David J.Pkie

David J.Pkie — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:09:42 +0000

Spent almost 49-Years in Bethnal Green, Shoreditch areas, and recognise many of those stores, turnings and various buildings, etc. Happy Memories, but after my parents died I knew it was time to move on to pastures new!

By: Philip Barnea

Philip Barnea — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:32:31 +0000

I would also like to mention BIll FIshman, a tall, lanky figure. A historian and an educator who was for many years principal of the Bethnal Green Collage of Further Education where my mother worked (and I during school breaks). Bill had a passion for the East End and wrote a number of books about the are and its community. I went with him on many walks through the area and remember one walk in particular. We had reached the Whitechapel Bell Foundry where the US Liberty Bell was struck. Bill told them that their bell had cracked and they flatly refused to believe him saying that they had heard the story but the bell that cracked wasn’t theirs but a fake. Despite photographs and long attempts to prove them wrong, they (a couple of old Jewish foundry workers) were adamant. We left with out tails between our legs.

By: Philip Barnea

Philip Barnea — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:26:53 +0000

Like many I have fond memories of the East End. My grandparents from both sides lived there. On my mothers side at 13 Fuller Street which no longer exists (house and street) Petticoat Lane, Blooms, Whitechapel and so much more. But let us not forget that our grandfathers had hard lives despite living as part of a vibrant Jewish community. It is thanks to their sacrifices that we are where we are today.

By: elaine black

elaine black — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:33:04 +0000

Sadly Shloimy died at home in Israel, this Sunday 22/11/2020. In October 2021 there is due to be an exhibition in Manchester of his Jewish Manchester photos from the same era. Shloimy was a dear friend of my husband for over 65 years and will be sadly missed. His photographic memories however will live on and be enjoyed by many. These projects were of paramount importance to our dear friend. May he rest in peace. He is forever in the hearts of his family and friends.

By: peter queally

peter queally — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:27:51 +0000

a cultural treasure trove. walked around here a few months ago. the ghosts of the past are still there but you need to look hard. beautiful work.

By: Douglas Jones

Douglas Jones — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:55:59 +0000

Clear eyed brilliantly realized document and eye witness.
More great art from this superb site. Thank you.

By: DAVID VICTOR LAWSON

DAVID VICTOR LAWSON — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:26:55 +0000

Just a thank you to GA for flagging it up, Sandy Row Synagogue and all the volunteers who made the event yesterday very well worth a visit.
This is especially because to organise this at this time of the year between the Jewish High Holy Days was a brave thing to do.

By: Katja Anderson

Katja Anderson — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 13:35:07 +0000

This is a vanished world! My goodness; had absolutely no idea. Thank you for sharing this!

By: Jill Wilson

Jill Wilson — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:51:04 +0000

Great photos! The exhibition has just had a good plug on Radio London and an interesting interview with Rachel.