Leytonstone, People, High Road c.1950
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Memories of Leytonstone, People, High Road c1950

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Hi, can anyone remember a firm called Laystals in Ewer road  London WWII years? I believe they made engines but during the war they made guns. If anyone can help with any information please contact me .regards Beryl Clark née jamieson
Bearmans was the big department store on the site which is now occupied by the Coop or Leo's. I remember the toy department at Christmas was fantastic with an enormous model train layout in the centre of the floor which would take you ages to walk right round, everything painstakingly assembled in miniature for the kiddies. I remember visiting Santa at Christmas. To get to Santa's grotto, you went on a sleigh ride ...see more