Comments on: The Marquis Of Lansdowne Restored

By: Diana Smith

Diana Smith — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:40:11 +0000

Beer, Fish and Chips!? Back in 1891 the pub (at no 32) was run by the Gorgees, then in 1901 by William and Sophie Pead. My Nana’s parents (Charles and Matilda Daltrey) ran the fried fish shop next door but one at no 36 (1891, 1901). They came from a long line of Daltrey fishmongers in Bethnal Green. Charles Daltrey was there until at least 1907. You can see him on the 1907 electoral register with Frederick Daniel Barker. Matilda my great grandmother died sometime between 1901 and 1911. After her mum died, my nana Alice (fish saleswoman) went to live with the Mackrow family in Poplar (Lavinia and her children). In 1902 the named publican at the Marquis of Lansdowne was Albert Walter Mackrow and Arthur Murphy was the barman (potman). Lavinia was Albert’s wife and I believe he was away working as a steward on cross Atlantic ships. Certainly by 1923 he was working on the Homeric (White Star).
Thanks for this article. Very interesting and ties in with my family history research.

By: Lauren Butler

Lauren Butler — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:11:27 +0000

I am currently sitting here with Eileen Butler ( my Nan) previously Eileen Barker, George’s sister. She is very happy to see her family pub fully restored. Thank you to those who fought to keep the pub and she hopes she will be able to visit soon!

By: Phil Cunningham

Phil Cunningham — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:08:46 +0000

It’s good to see the building saved, however, the ‘restoration’ is extremely poor. In my view it could be called ‘developers’ style!
Best
PCU

By: VANDA HUMAN

VANDA HUMAN — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:45:19 +0000

Wonderful to see a small piece of British history still standing. Well done to all who fought to save it.

By: Tanya reynolds

Tanya reynolds — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:58:17 +0000

This is indeed heartwarming news Gentle Author.
Will the building still be used as a public house and will it be open to the public? If so, is there an opening date?
Thank you

By: Saba

Saba — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 15:20:39 +0000

Sorry also to be somewhat negative. The current restoration lacks the integrity of the original because the columns are missing, the curve over the doorway has been awkwardly flattened, and the windows and panels underneath look like factory-made substitutions. But, that said, the current restoration is a vast improvement over a concrete box. The museum would probably like a more authentic restoration and may well plan to upgrade the current structure when funds are available. I think that this public forum is a good thing! We can offer our hearty support for the museum while making suggestions for the future.

By: Julia Meadows

Julia Meadows — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 13:59:33 +0000

Sorry to be negative, but it looks like a facade to me – has the building really been preserved in its entirety? I agree with Colin Cohen – the panelling lacks authenticity, and where has that beautiful curve above the corner door gone?

By: Paul Williams

Paul Williams — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 11:44:04 +0000

Thank you so much for this. So pleased that the pub has been saved from the concrete box. Looking forward to visiting it once open. I take pleasure daily from your blogs. Thanks again. Paul

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 11:08:51 +0000

Good news should always travel quickly. Thanks for spreading optimism, every day.
The wedding photo from 1929 is stunning — as a History of Costume devotee, I enjoyed every
detail.

Onward and upward!

By: Colin Cohen

Colin Cohen — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 11:02:03 +0000

That 30s lettering on the parapet and lozenge is beautiful.

I’m glad the building has been saved, but you would think that a museum would understand how the under-window panels should have been constructed.