BermondseyBoy

Does anyone have an idea what the trees in Frean St. were in the first post? At least the ones at the church end had leaves like acacia, but my "I spy" identification book didn't confirm that at the time. This would be the resolution of a 65-year old enquiry!

I'm not sure I understand this thread. I left in the 1960's. Isn't Bermondsey still like that?

A few comments on the photos: Tommy Steele signing autographs (fosney & kiwi): the fenced-off area at the end of the RH side was the site of a school destroyed by bombing. The bomb-site was used as a "playground" (of course) and finally it was levelled and covered with cinders(!) - loc...