Centenary celebrations at Imperial and Coronation Avenues
 
   

Posted on Sep 4, 2003

    
     
    Several months of hard work by the Tenants Association at Imperial and Coronation Avenue came to fruition on Sunday 31 August, when the centenary of the landmark blocks in Stoke Newington was celebrated.

With the fine weather large numbers of tenants and local residents turned out for the occasion. Amongst the special guests was 89 year old Renee Schwartz, one of several former residents present, who produced her father's letter of tenancy dating back to September 1903.

Entertainment was provided by AB4 - dancers/children from the estate, Blow Crazy - a Jazz band and Caribbean Express - a steel band. An exhibition of the estate's history included moving descriptions of the World War II tradegy when a bomb struck the front block killing many people in the public shelter beneath it. On a happier note, there were pictures of the Coronation celebrations in 1953 which were attended by Richard (now Lord) Attenborough.

    
   
 
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