Maxie Lea has recently put me in touch with a super Blog called Spitalfields Life (Click on the link immediately below).
Spitalfields Life.
On this site there are some articles about an ex-C&BG boy named Aubrey Silkoff
This fascinating story concerns some grafitti scratched on a wall on 19th April 1950 by various kids who lived in the Arnold Circus area.
To find the articles, scroll down until you find the SEARCH BOX, enter SILKOFF and you will be taken to two articles.
Alternatively, look in the July Archives and find an article titled "The return of Aubrey Silkoff", dated July 28 2010.
This unique Blog is updated literally every day and is well worth a visit.
Enjoy !
Ron
STOP PRESS !
Since writing the above, the Gentle Author has paid me a visit and written a super article about the club which has been published today, 11th August 2010.
I do urge you to visit the Spitalfields Life blog, link given above, and don't be afraid to write any of your comments :)
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Hello Ron
I’ve just logged onto to the link that has put me through to your blog on the C&BG Boys Club. I attended the club from about 1949 up until 1954. I have very distinct (and fond) memories. Although at that age I was a bit oblivious to the goings on around me and I’ve forgotten more than I can remember.
The club leader: was it Monty? And also Titchiner (‘Titch’). I have a photograph (in poor condition) of a club meeting with some of the boys and their leaders.
We used to go to camp in Surrey (or was it Sussex). Again I have a couple of poor quality photos.
We visited The Royal Academy of Art-my very first visit to an art exhibition.
My first visit to see a play was from the club (via a taxi)- ‘Arsenic & Old Lace.’
I also remember times when ‘ruffians invaded’ the club and scaring me.
I did try The Brady club at one time but I was far more comfortable at The Cambridge & Bethnal Green Boys Club. There were fewer kids and leaders and I knew pretty well everyone there.
Hello
I’ve just logged onto to the link that has put me through to your blog on the C&BG Boys Club. I attended the club from about 1949 up until 1954. I have very distinct (and fond) memories. Although at that age I was a bit oblivious to the goings on around me and I’ve forgotten more than I can remember.
The club leader: was it Monty? And also Titchiner (‘Titch’). I have a photograph (in poor condition) of a club meeting with some of the boys and their leaders.
We used to go to camp in Surrey (or was it Sussex). Again I have a couple of poor quality photos.
We visited The Royal Academy of Art-my very first visit to an art exhibition.
My first visit to see a play was from the club (via a taxi)- ‘Arsenic & Old Lace.’
I also remember times when ‘ruffians invaded’ the club and scaring me.
I did try The Brady club at one time but I was far more comfortable at The Cambridge & Bethnal Green Boys Club. There were fewer kids and leaders and I knew pretty well everyone there.
Aubrey Silkoff
Aubrey
It is indeed a small world.
Maxie Lee first drew my attention to the Spitalfieldslife Blog and now, in a very roundabout manner, I am now "talking" to you.
I hope to have your e-mail address within a day or so and then, with your permission, I will contact you so that we can discuss how you can get your photos displayed on this Blog.
Many thanks for getting in touch !
Ron
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