17 Prospect Place Gravesend A general view of Prospect Place, Gravesend. Number 17 where Frederick Gilbert and Valentine Renault lived at the time of their marriage in 1921 no longer exists, the western side of the street having been demolished and redeveloped.
26 Upper Russell Street 26 Morocco Street, formerly Upper Russell Street, Bermondsey in 1976. The massive central masonry no doubt framed the original entrance when the building was in use as the Fleece Public House. Just visible behind the car at the bottom right of the picture is the entrance to the cellar. To the left can be seen part of one the four entrances to the Bermondsey Leather Market.
The existence of the pub has been documented from 1839 to 1923. Backing on to a fellmonger’s yard and surrounded by tanneries, life here during the summer months may not have been very pleasant. A brief history of the leather industry in Bermondsey can be found here: www.exploringsouthwark.co.uk
73-75 Adam Street, Rotherhithe in 1904. Adam Street is now Brunel Road. Once a quiet side street it has become an important thoroughfare. The houses on the south side of the street where number 54 once stood were demolished for the construction of the Rotherhithe Tunnel approach road between 1904 and 1908.
94 Edwin Street Gravesend A present day Google Street View image of 94 Edwin Street, Gravesend. Henry Frederick Gilbert was born here the 4th. June 1922.
