Hi,
I am researching my mum's ancestors who lived in Hales (or Hale) Street and nearby Stanhope Street from about 1870 to 1910. Hales St has
virtually vanished (a short stub remains off Deptford High Street) - presumably bombed out during the war, and Stanhope Street has vanished
completely.
Does any of your readers have any background information about these two streets, or the people that lived there? My mother's maiden name was
Watson and her grand mother's maiden name was Jones. Both families seems to have moved around a lot within the Hales/Stanhope Street area
and finally moved south to Sydenham in 1909 or 1910.
Your web site (old deptford history) is absolutely fascinating!
My Grandfather Thomas McCarthy lived on Napier Street but worked in the Candle and Soap factory off Griffin Road. I never met him but have been trying to trace him. I believe that the area of Hales Street was pretty tough.
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Tym