Comments on: In Celebration Of Cockneys https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/03/05/in-celebration-of-cockneys/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:42:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Jude Rosen https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/03/05/in-celebration-of-cockneys/#comment-1451675 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:42:03 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190843#comment-1451675 love the way you extend the definition of Cockney to the social and cultural heart of local people, improvising and innovating through social solidarity and mutual support – not just getting by or getting on at the expense of others…. how the area has renewed itself by being open to newcomers and migrants from different backgrounds, their talents and skills….

]]> By: Ian Silverton https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/03/05/in-celebration-of-cockneys/#comment-1451612 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 19:28:22 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190843#comment-1451612 Just too let you know, we as Kids from the 1950s, East End that was,where always told by our parents, that these people where always well fed and healthy,and lived in Chingford, say no more. BETHNAL GREEN born and bred. Hope your well GA.

]]> By: Marcia Howard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/03/05/in-celebration-of-cockneys/#comment-1451610 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:44:57 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190843#comment-1451610 Love your definition of a Cockney. Spot on!

]]> By: Andy https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/03/05/in-celebration-of-cockneys/#comment-1451544 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:43:41 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190843#comment-1451544 Evocative, and the photos take me back.
Andyx

]]> By: Jennifer Newbold https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/03/05/in-celebration-of-cockneys/#comment-1451525 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:26:46 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190843#comment-1451525 I *love* these portraits — both the photographs and the lithographs and engravings. I fully agree that there is a particular spirit here, one that we as a (universal) society need to get back in touch with!

]]> By: Lynne Perrella https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/03/05/in-celebration-of-cockneys/#comment-1451520 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:01:33 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190843#comment-1451520 As someone who enjoys History of Costume traditions and backstories, I look forward to someday learning more about the Pearly Kings and Queens…….and their regalia. I can only imagine the richness of the stories, legends, and lore.

Stay safe, all.

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