Barking local history knowledge please

[Kate B]

I've found two brothers on the 1881 Barking.

One is a 16yo Jute Worker, the other a 13yo Potboy at the Anchor.

I've searched for Jute factories in that area and not found anything.

Also no trace of the Anchor in Barking.

Any ideas, anyone?

[PaulineJ]

Well,

I've found the Anchor & Hope pub,
the blue anchor pubs an the Anchor coffee house.

Just put in the street address as Anchor and keyword Barking.

(No Names)

Pauline

[keldon]

Kate,

Kelly's Directory of Essex, 1882 entry for Barking, reports that  "A large jute manufactory employs an average of about 1,600 hands.
Page 19

On page 21 the following listing appears.

Levy Henry & Edward N. & Co. Limited
Jute spinners and sack makers, Abbey works

http://www.historicaldirectories.org

Hope this helps.

Phil
http://www.historyhouse.co.uk

[Kate B]

Thanks Pauline J for the clues - I reckon it was the Anchor & Hope pub he worked at.

Phil, really interesting link - now saved!!

Thanks to you both.