1950s
Coronation, 1953
The post war period was a time of austerity and rebuilding. By 1953 the country had begun to "turn the corner" and prosperity was returning. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was a time for celebration as can be seen from this party in an unknown Newham street.
(Image: Newham Council Arts & Heritage)
Frederick Arthur Warner Esq Freedom of West Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of West Ham on Frederick Arthur Warner Esq., 27th February 1959. In recognition of the distinguished public service to the borough during 30 years as a member of the council 1928 - 1958, and as Mayor November 1946 - November 1947. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
George Joseph Stokes Freedom of West Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of West Ham on Alderman George Joseph Stokes J.P., 2nd November 1954. In recognition of the distinguished public service to the borough during 31 years as a member of the council 1923 -1926 and since 1929, and as Mayor November 1944 - November 1945. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
Mrs Annie Taylor Freedom of East Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of East Ham on Mrs Annie Taylor J.P., 24th January 1950. In recognition of the eminent services rendered to the public and to the Borough, for more than 21 years as a member of the council from 1st November 1927 to 24th May 1949. And as Mayor during the year 1937/38. Being the first woman to attain the Mayoralty of the County Borough. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
Thomas Irwin Lethaby Freedom of East Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of East Ham on Alderman Thomas Irwin Lethaby J.P., 24th January 1950. In recognition of the eminent services rendered to the public and to the Borough, for more than 27 years as a member of the council from 1st November 1920 to 2nd November 1925, 1st November 1927 to date. And as Mayor during the year 1929/30. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
Charles William Brading Freedom of East Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of East Ham on Alderman Charles William Brading J.P., 24th January 1950. In recognition of the eminent services rendered to the public and to the Borough, for more than 29 years as a member of the council from 1st November 1920 to date. And as Mayor during the year 1931/32. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
Pets Service Durning Hall
Pearly kings, queens, prlncesses and assorted children and pet's at the congregation of a pets service at Durning Hall on 26th June 1955, as they parade from the church past the Forest Gate Jive Academy.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection (Stratford)
Forest Gate Church Site
Woodgrange Methodist Church was destroyed in the Second World War. This is the vacant site in March 1955. It was replaced in 1962 by a modern brick built church and community hall.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection (Stratford)
Romford Road / Green Street
The junction beween Romford Road and Green Street was one of the busiest in the area. Soon after this photo was taken a public campaign for safety measures at the junction led to the erection of a set of traffic lights. Photo September 1955.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection (Stratford)
King George V Dock
King George V Dock was the newest of the 'Royal' group, opened in 1921 by the Port of London Authority.
