Patrish Scavenger Hunt.....Everybody Welcome to Join In.

[geniecolgan]

Just a point of interest.....

I grew up in the east end of London (Walthamstow). Up until the 1950, or there abouts, there were many, many Jewish families trading in the markets.

Indeed, one of the most famous markets, Petticoat Lane, the main trading day was Sunday as the Jews didn't work on Saturdays. It was the same in Walthamstow market, in that the shops and stalls run by orthodox Jews were not open on Saturdays. The Jewish bakers were close on Saturday but did a roaring trade on Sundays (fresh bread  ).

I also had a good knowledge of the fruit & veg wholesale market of Spitalfields and the wholesale meat market of Smithfield where kosher meat was always kept separate and overseen by rabbis to ensure it was not contaminated by contact with non-kosher products.

At the same time, the non-orthodox Jews did trade on Saturdays for as long as I can remember  

[patrish]

Cathayb.

No I dont    and I only have one picture of my grandfather so it very hard to tell.

I am definintely no haggler, I wont even  visit countries that do, how sad is that 

I do spend quite freely but I do like to get value for money, so I suppose I am half and half 

My grandfather and mother were quite wealthy when they lived in Paris, but grandfather got involved with the commies in the war and had to flee to Romania.   When they came back to England they were as poor as church mice.

A pocket  edition of my FH on my mothers side 

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[cathayb]

ah ha,friday night!! all out on the town again i see.same happened to me patrish,not much happens on a fri night.after all the excitment bit of a let down isnt it.never mind they ll proberly be back tomorrow(with hang overs)love cathay

[patrish]

I am still around   

After the first flourish I notice its getting leaner, I expect they are all fed up now. 

[cathayb]

they ll be back but not quite as keen as before,theyve done their work,have you enjoyed it and have you got any new leads?

[patrish]

Not any new leads really but they might come to light with the look ups I now need to do at the Met Archives, fingers crossed.

I have really learnt a lot , much more than I ever thought possible 

I feel as though I am speaking directly to you , sitting there so relaxed with your cuppa 

[fred1951]

Hi Patrish

Here are the whole list of school registras

http://www.rootschat.com/links/02zq/

Moderator Comment: Very long link shrunk using http://www.rootschat.com/links/


Oh gosh the link is rather large!

Julia

[cathayb]

new post interesting.i wish i was relaxed an d had a cuppa.husband screaming hes a computer widower.dog wants to go out.i am tired and i have had a fruitless evening looking for my roms.i am back to the 1700s so i should not complain but i am a bit fed up as trying to tie up loose ends.stay in touch wont you?its so nice to meet another romany with jewish connections like myself.i thought i was one on me own!!ah well off to bed.its been great helping out on your hunt.let us know if you find anything in your further searches.love cathay

[Tephra]

Hi everyone.

This weeks Scavenger Hunt.............Hepburns 'Second Chance'     I know you'll have fun with this one.

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,293136.0.html

As usual, this hunt will remain open for any more information which may come in.


Barbara