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

What began as one family’s story became a journey into the history of an extraordinary community – 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 website is a place where those stories come together…

Mum’s Story – Discover for yourself – ‘A Somers Town Girl: Mum’s Story’

Gallery  – The Gallery features original family photographs from a collection spanning four generations 

Hop-Picking Memories – Takes you on a nostalgic journey back to those halcyon warm September days in the hop fields of Kent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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