Comments on: From Andy Stroman’s Album

By: Malcolm

Malcolm — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:51:51 +0000

Hi Andy
I worked for Howard at PST in the mid 90’s, when I was in my mid 20’s. You actually met my parents at an event at Radlett Shul some years ago. Although only working at PST for about 18 months, Howard was a huge influence on me and I still often think about him. I was so upset when I heard he passed away. I’ve now been running my own IT business for 27 years and managed to apply some of Howard’s advice to help me build my business. He was an inspiration to be around and created such an aura from just walking into a room. He had more of an effect on me than he could have ever imagined. I just came across this article and felt compelled to write to you.
Wishing you well.

By: ANDY STROWMAN

ANDY STROWMAN — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:07:16 +0000

Thank you Bernie and Marcia for taking the time to read the article and reply .
I got a surprise recently when I explained to learned scholar the origin of “The Monkey parade “ at the beginning of Mile End road .

This parade , informal as it was , occurred when groups of boys and girls , walked from the beginning of Mile End road “ along the waste “ and towards Stepney Green .

Often after Shabbas in the evening .
If someone fancied another person the fancier would throw a peanut shell at his or her fancy .
Hence “the monkey parade .”

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:25:31 +0000

Yet another very moving tribute and social history. Thank you Gentle Author, and those willing to share their story.

By: Bernie

Bernie — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:12:59 +0000

So much of my childhood is brought back by this piece!

By: Andy Strowman

Andy Strowman — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:21:42 +0000

This makes me feel happy and gives me recognition and others .
The Gentle Author is very kind and the only person ever to print my story and photos .
I am indebted to him . I always will .

Should anyone like me to tell my story or poems or both in a group please let me know .
I have one or two copies of my books left for sale .
Either way please do write to me at andy.strowman1@gmail.com

I feel very much like the Ancient Mariner so would dearly like to tell my story to help others and to encourage them and help save someone’s life .
That is one hundred percent true .

Andy

By: William Kensington Perriam

William Kensington Perriam — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:26:23 +0000

This is a wonderful read. I really loved it! Wish I was in London again.
Thank you for posting this.