Comments on: Kevin O’ Brien, Retired Roadsweeper

By: Mattia

Mattia — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:35:43 +0000

I live in the Maltings now. i.e. Sarsons’ Vinegar Factory, in the old building where you must have been working all these years back, Kevin. Your story was truly moving for me, as a gay man living around Bermondsey St now 🙂 thank you!

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:44:49 +0000

What a lively story, told with great zest! Kevin has survived some rough times but proves himself to be a fantastic raconteur (although his stories are making me reconsider all my vinegar salad dressings). Thanks, Kevin and GA.

By: Aisling Nealon

Aisling Nealon — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:30:08 +0000

This was an enlightening read about Kevin’s rich experiences in Bermondsey. The article paints a vivid picture of the area’s transformation over the decades. Kevin’s anecdotes, especially about playing around the old tanning vats and living in a large family, add a personal touch to the history of the neighborhood. It’s always fascinating to hear firsthand accounts of local history.

By: George Kearse

George Kearse — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:07:50 +0000

Another great ‘life story’. Keep it up GA, and thank-you for sharing Kevin.

By: Hilda Kean

Hilda Kean — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:20:03 +0000

As usual I found the writing interesting especially from items collected many years ago. How old was / is Kevin O’Brien, as clearly his comments on his past are to be remembered.

By: Maria O’Keefe

Maria O’Keefe — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:49:34 +0000

Thanks for sharing your life story Kevin. What a resourceful bloke you are. You’ve been part of so much change in your lifetime. The bit about people dying in the vinegar vats was shocking . Here’s to your good health and continued joy living in Bermondsey.

By: Mathilde Grange

Mathilde Grange — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:35:52 +0000

A brave man.

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:04:50 +0000

A tough life, but stayed true to his roots and beliefs, so well done that man.