Brings back memories of growing up in Hackney in the 60s and 70s and seeing me old dad's local , forgot the name, the youngs pub at the top of mare street, not many then North of the river !
I'm old enough to remember what Hackney was like in the 1970's and the late 1960's, so some of these photos certainly bring back memories for me, I guess it's tempting to say that things were much better back then and I would say so too but to be fair, it might not be as simple as that, it's easy to compare photos or videos from the past with real life today, because sometimes we can have very selective memories and photos and videos don't always tell the whole story, you need to be there live to see the whole picture. Yes, it was great back in those days but there were problems even back then, whilst there were some nice people, there were plenty of not so nice people too, it was always rough, having said that, it certainly does seem a lot worse to me now, as someone who was there back then I can say that confidently, it's almost as if people have given up and don't care about anything and it's not just Hackney, it's all over the country nowadays. People, especially blokes nowadays appear to have less pride in themselves and just want to deliberately look rough, unshaven etc, that seems to be the new thing nowadays with the younger generation and even some of the older ones like me and older than me are getting into this new 'just got out of bed" look and the streets are not cleaned up as much as they used to be. Loads of strange things are tolerated today that back in those days, there would have been an outcry over, it does puzzle me sometimes how this has been allowed to develop over the years without someone saying "hey, what are we doing here?" and in this day and age there is no excuse for any of it, we've got the kind of technology that back in those days people could only dream of but they were doing better in terms of looking after themselves and their community, so something is wrong, we should be doing much better than they did today in that sense. I am wondering where it's all going in 2018 soon to be 2019, I think we need to bring back that sense of pride and dignity in the community, it's not necessary to buy a £500 suit or anything like that, I'm not saying that but it would cost nothing for people just to make a bit of effort, shave, smarten up a bit and look like they care, keep the streets clean and tidy, it would make such a difference to the atmosphere instead of letting it turn into a pigstye, come on, people of today, we can do much better than this, seriously, looking back at some of these pictures and how I remember it, it is embarrassing when I look at how it is today, thanks.
Born and in Hackney, near Hackney Marshes. Know Victoria Park, Homerton, Mare Street, Graham Road, and Kingsland Road all the way to the City very well indeed. Moved away in 1971 when I got married, so probably would not recognize very much these days.
Hi Brian,just to say only picked up on this footage, I was born in Chatsworth road, Clapton,in 154 Chatsworth road,1951,then moved around corner to Nye Bevan Estate,had my own bedroom then 😊,loved the dog night's and Clapton dog stadium,atmosphere great,anyway nice memories looking back,nothing stays the same,lived in Spain now for 25 years, stay safe,❤
Amazing photos I was born in the old mothers hospital raised in London fields broadway market vicky Park great days as a kid in 70s 80s best days of my life everyone knew everyone had real community's back then borrowing 50p for the gas meter being sent daily on errands down the broadway market for me old nan catching eels In regent's canal selling them to cookes pie n mash shop bonfires as big as houses along the canal Rd... police would turn up only to send cars on a detour 😂 good times.
Born n bread in hackney Broadway market London fields mare street Dalston hackney love u remember my grandad takeing me dwn the waste Kingsland road on Saturdays market den Hagerston swimming pool lol gd days
Born in stoke newington then moved to everlyn court amhurst rd hackney when I was four in the sixties.....thanks for the memories.....
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Hackney we love you
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Brings back memories of growing up in Hackney in the 60s and 70s and seeing me old dad's local , forgot the name, the youngs pub at the top of mare street, not many then North of the river !
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Great memories growing up! 🥰
I'm old enough to remember what Hackney was like in the 1970's and the late 1960's, so some of these photos certainly bring back memories for me, I guess it's tempting to say that things were much better back then and I would say so too but to be fair, it might not be as simple as that, it's easy to compare photos or videos from the past with real life today, because sometimes we can have very selective memories and photos and videos don't always tell the whole story, you need to be there live to see the whole picture.
Yes, it was great back in those days but there were problems even back then, whilst there were some nice people, there were plenty of not so nice people too, it was always rough, having said that, it certainly does seem a lot worse to me now, as someone who was there back then I can say that confidently, it's almost as if people have given up and don't care about anything and it's not just Hackney, it's all over the country nowadays.
People, especially blokes nowadays appear to have less pride in themselves and just want to deliberately look rough, unshaven etc, that seems to be the new thing nowadays with the younger generation and even some of the older ones like me and older than me are getting into this new 'just got out of bed" look and the streets are not cleaned up as much as they used to be.
Loads of strange things are tolerated today that back in those days, there would have been an outcry over, it does puzzle me sometimes how this has been allowed to develop over the years without someone saying "hey, what are we doing here?" and in this day and age there is no excuse for any of it, we've got the kind of technology that back in those days people could only dream of but they were doing better in terms of looking after themselves and their community, so something is wrong, we should be doing much better than they did today in that sense.
I am wondering where it's all going in 2018 soon to be 2019, I think we need to bring back that sense of pride and dignity in the community, it's not necessary to buy a £500 suit or anything like that, I'm not saying that but it would cost nothing for people just to make a bit of effort, shave, smarten up a bit and look like they care, keep the streets clean and tidy, it would make such a difference to the atmosphere instead of letting it turn into a pigstye, come on, people of today, we can do much better than this, seriously, looking back at some of these pictures and how I remember it, it is embarrassing when I look at how it is today, thanks.
I am old enought remember the 40s and the 50s and I know where you are coming from John .Glad you enjoyed the Video I made.Cheers
Born and in Hackney, near Hackney Marshes. Know Victoria Park, Homerton, Mare Street, Graham Road, and Kingsland Road all the way to the City very well indeed. Moved away in 1971 when I got married, so probably would not recognize very much these days.
No it has changed for the worst Bryan
Brilliant photos thanks!
Many thanks!
Hi Brian,just to say only picked up on this footage, I was born in Chatsworth road, Clapton,in 154 Chatsworth road,1951,then moved around corner to Nye Bevan Estate,had my own bedroom then 😊,loved the dog night's and Clapton dog stadium,atmosphere great,anyway nice memories looking back,nothing stays the same,lived in Spain now for 25 years, stay safe,❤
Thank you very much for putting these videos together. I grew up in Glenarm Road, Clapton. Takes me back! xx
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Great collection of interesting pictures 👍
Love it, I really love looking at photos of places I know so well and imagining what it was like then
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I'm from Hammersmith but love your photos .
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It’s beautiful Brian 🏆
Amazing photos I was born in the old mothers hospital raised in London fields broadway market vicky Park great days as a kid in 70s 80s best days of my life everyone knew everyone had real community's back then borrowing 50p for the gas meter being sent daily on errands down the broadway market for me old nan catching eels In regent's canal selling them to cookes pie n mash shop bonfires as big as houses along the canal Rd... police would turn up only to send cars on a detour 😂 good times.
Born n bread in hackney Broadway market London fields mare street Dalston hackney love u remember my grandad takeing me dwn the waste Kingsland road on Saturdays market den Hagerston swimming pool lol gd days
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Does anyone remember 'Atlantic Machines' Penny arcade in Stamford Hill ?
I sold newspapers in the late 1970s on the street. Wouldn't do it now.
Not a Hijab or Burka to be seen...
lol