In the second and final part about her life lived on Cardross Street in the heart of Brackenbury Village, Elsie Paine recalls how the community pulled together during World War II and the horrors of the Blitz
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Elsie Paine Part 1: Brackenbury born and bred, she reveals how times have changed but somethings remain the same
Elsie Paine has lived in Cardross Street for all of her 87 years. In this fascinating account of a life in Hammersmith, she reveals how times have changed but somethings remain the same
Local haute couturiere : Antonia Pugh-Thomas
Antonia Pugh-Thomas: pigs are easier than kids. How long have you lived in the area? Since the 12th of September, 2011. When we moved into the house we didn’t have any running water or electricity but the pig area was…
Nicos and Stavros: Hammersmith Barbers with a head for business
The barbers are back and this time they mean business When Nicos Pavlou and Stavros Christoudolakis were told their barber shop business was to be evicted from the premises where it had been for 102 years they were as shocked…
Father Christmas goes high-tech
Speaking in a booming voice down a crackling telephone line from Lapland in the Arctic Circle, Father Christmas reveals the history of his many names, his reliance on technology and the challenges of not waking children when delivering presents Q.…
Talking turkey with the Brackenbury Village butcher John Stenton
Listening to Brackenbury Village butcher John Stenton reel off the list of different meats he will sell this Christmas is in itself a mouth watering experience. ‘We sell about 8,000 items for about 800 Christmas dinners. It’s a logistical nightmare.…
Caring in the community: A heartfelt ‘thank you’ from Manjit Rana of Tipsy Toad
A heartfelt ‘thank you’ from a well-known shopkeeper whose sad loss saw many of her considerate customers offer support and compassion in her hour of need. Wiping a tear from her eye, Manjit Rana admits that the death of her…
Recipe: Chintan Patel’s Saddle of Rabbit
Try out this recipe by Chintan Patel, chef at the Andover Arms, Thatched House, and Lord Palmerston pubs: Rolled loin of rabbit with confit of leg & potato puree For the confit of leg: 2 whole farmed rabbits, butchered so…
Recipe: John Stenton’s Turkey Tip – Turkey and Creamy Stilton Pies
A great recipe suggestion from John Stenton for the Christmas season. Turkey and Creamy Stilton Pies Makes 4 50g butter 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 250g chestnut mushrooms, sliced 400g leftover roast turkey, brown…
Recipe: Andy Needham’s Fresh egg pappardelle with Welsh saltmarsh lamb shoulder ragu
A recipe from Andy Needham, chef and owner of L’Amorosa. Fresh egg pappardelle with Welsh saltmarsh lamb shoulder ragu Serves 4 Ingredients For the ragu: 250g salt marsh lamb shoulder(de-boned and diced) 1 small red onion ½ stalk of celery,…