Respected journalist and historian, Colin Grainger, reflects on the colourful language used by the people who lived in and around London’s Royal Docks in its heyday, taking good care not to overstep the mark… These are the phrases and sayings that have been part of...
Respected journalist and historian, Colin Grainger, looks back at the games played by the thousands of children who grew up around London’s Royal Docks in its heyday. They are the games that have stood the test of time. Each generation had its own favourites and...
The shocking events of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 immediately brought back vivid memories of the Ronan Point tower block explosion. Next month marks the 50th anniversary of the accident, which killed four people and injured 17 more. A domestic gas explosion on...
Respected journalist and historian, Colin Grainger, gathers memories of the dozens of pubs around London’s Royal Docks, from the people who frequented them on a regular basis during the industrial heyday of the area. Much of the attention regarding the...
Respected journalist and historian, Colin Grainger, collects the memories and experiences of the people who lived and worked around the Royal Docks in its heyday. When it comes to the nicer side of life, many locals can still taste and smell the fruit that was brought...
Respected journalist and historian, Colin Grainger, gathers vivid memories of the exotic aromas experienced by the people who lived and worked around the Royal Docks in its heyday. The Royal Docks area has a rich history in every sense – literally. We’ll often...
