SE8 Deptford, St John's
Living in 70s Deptfordby Jeni Honeysett |
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I think mine was an unusual childhood. My brother and I lived from aged 3 & 5 to 9 & 11 in an Old Peoples Home. |
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My Mum was the Matron (as they called them then) and we lived in a flat at the top of Marden Court, 29 Edward Street. Despite being a modern building, it has now been knocked down and a new building is in its place. |
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Mum, Pat, was an organiser. She got everybody involved in different projects in the home and even the most reticent staff and residents would be swept up in the events. |
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The Deptford Festivals were a highlight. One year we donned tin foil to be all 'Stars Wars', another we were Silver Jubilee majorettes and another we went all Victorian. - We were even featured on the front of the local 'Mercury' paper. |
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Fundraising fairs at home and the Blackheath Village Fairs also necessitated a theme. A particular favourite was the circus theme, complete with a tent of ferocious animals to view (hamsters etc). We also tried Medieval Dress and once, short skirted French Maids - (yes, even the old ladies!). |
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