Welcome – I’m glad you found your way here!

It all began with Mum’s notebooks, but soon became a journey into the history of the extraordinary community of Somers Town

One discovery led to another, and before long I found myself exploring not only my family’s past but also the lives of Father Basil Jellicoe, whose compassion helped reshape Somers Town; Irene Barclay, whose pioneering housing work changed thousands of lives; and Gilbert Bayes, whose ‘Fairytale Estate’ still delights visitors today.

This is where those stories come together…….

Mum’s Story – Discover how the book ‘A Somers Town Girl: Mum’s Story’ came about

Gallery  – With original family photographs from a unique collection spanning four generations 

Hop-Picking Memories – A nostalgic journey to those halcyon warm September days in the hop fields of Kent

 

 

 

 

 

 

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