Before 1948

A Memory of Penge.

My Great Grandparents lived in the alms houses, G grandfather having been a lighterman. Until my Great grandmother died in 1948 when I was 10, we used to visit regularly. The houses were tiny with one room upstairs and a kitchen and living room dowm. The bath and toilet facilities were along a covered way - not very good in the winter. Great Grandmother died aged 90 on 21st December 1948. I have a photo of her and my great grandfather who died in the early 1930's, if anyone is interested. They are standing in front of thier accommodation.
My sister and I used to visit some of the other old ladies, one of whom had a cockatoo which had the run of the house with the owner mopping up behind it!
Brenda Welch, New Zealand.