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For those searching history in the East End of Lon

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Unknown Report 27 Mar 2004 15:21

Hi Angela, I wish I had bought some of those books when I was there. I think we are researching the same part of the East End - i.e., Stepney (St Dunstans Church), and Bromley by Bow. Perhaps I could order some direct from Bancroft Library. Which of the book titles are most appropriate to the areas we are researching? Kathy

Buggy21

Buggy21 Report 27 Mar 2004 04:16

Where do I start? I had a wonderful afternoon up there....... It is a very old building but the staff were so very helpful and couldn't do enough for me. They hold everything there, I came home with lots of lists of excatley what they hold, so if anyone has any queries please feel free to e-mail me directly. Best of all though I purchased about 5 books on the East End then and now,( WOW what a difference.......) and none of them were over £4-00. I would say well worth a visit............... Angie.

Shelli4

Shelli4 Report 26 Mar 2004 21:20

kathy have mailed you hope that's ok :-))) Shelli

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Unknown Report 26 Mar 2004 16:56

Angela, What part of Tower Hamlets are you researching? I went to Bancroft Library last year and have a list of all their holdings. See also previous thread about What Records Office for St George in the East. Regards, Kathy

Angela

Angela Report 23 Mar 2004 20:25

Thanks Angie I look forward to hearing your reviews. Ange

Gwen

Gwen Report 23 Mar 2004 09:46

I went there a few years ago to look up the Lightermen Index and the staff were very helpful.Lots to see there.Google-Tower Hamlets Local History Library and you can see what they have there and opening times.Donation Box on counter so they can keep adding more things. Hope you enjoy your visit as much as I did. Best Wishes Gwen

Helen in Berkshire

Helen in Berkshire Report 23 Mar 2004 09:08

Hello Angie I also need to go and would be interested to know what it's like. Could you e-mail me too, please! Many thanks Helen

Lucky

Lucky Report 23 Mar 2004 08:58

Hi Would you let me know too as I need to go there. Thanks Diane

Buggy21

Buggy21 Report 23 Mar 2004 03:35

Hi Angela, I'm actully going this week, so will e-mail you when I get back and let you know. Angie.

Angela

Angela Report 22 Mar 2004 22:53

Hi all I was wondering if anyone has been to Tower Hamlets local history library and archives at Bancroft Library and whether it is any good. It would be great to hear from you. Thanks Ange