Pie 'n' Mash and Prefabs (26 page)

My earliest photo, showing my shock of thick black hair.

John in front our prefab, No. 7 Millfield Terrace.

Mum in the back garden with the field behind.

Dad in the front garden with the main entrance to Clapton Greyhound Stadium just beyond, showing how close we were.

Our first rent card, showing a total weekly rent of 16s 8d.

Mum behind Copper and Bally's prefabs.

Dad and Mum standing on the field just in front of our prefab. This gives an indication of how far the prefabs were set back from Millfields Road. In the background on the left is Old Daddy Flat Cap's pride and joy.

The bill for our first television, signed by none other than Mr H. G. Lassman himself.

Dad in our kitchen. On the left is the sink he bathed me in when Mum had gone out to give me my earliest memory.

On Arabella, my favourite push-along toy. In the background you can just make out the old bandstand.

With my box of toys on the side path. In the background is the shed housing the coal bin – famous for its Catherine wheel displays!

Spot the cat relaxing in the garden.

My invitation to the Coronation Party at the Glyn Road Mission.