THE ONLY WAY WE KNEW • WELCOME TO BERMONDSEY SOUTH EAST LONDON: PART 1
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- čas přidán 18. 12. 2023
- Filmed & edited by Ria Garcia.
Hello people! And a big welcome to the first upload of our channel, The Only Way We Knew. Kick starting it all off is the first part of three to a visual journey through the streets of Bermondsey, South East London. This ongoing project has a massive part to play in our upcoming novel The Only Way We Knew and we feel it’s only right to start to give you all an insight to where it all began first. We are so excited to be sharing this with you and the world! A lot of hard work has gone into trying to create the perfect vision to pair with the novel that will be coming out in 2024.
Thank you all for your ongoing support, it literally means the world.
We hope you enjoy the video and look forward to our weekly releases every Tuesday!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram: theonlywayw... and it goes without saying to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE! We want to hear from you! Lastly, make sure to hit that post notification button to be notified when our next video will be uploaded!
Big thank you to Lay for the amazing beats and a big thank you to Rami, your spirit lives with us throughout this beautiful journey.
ENJOY!!
Lots of love,
Mem & Ree
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What an amazing journey you took me through! Very open, honest, interesting and gripping. Excellent that you're sharing your personal story, accompanied by brilliant filming. Congratulations to your daughter for her creative work. I definitely can see this story being snapped up by the BBC or any network. Well done Mem!! Khalid
Thank you so much Khalid. We’re so glad that you enjoyed Part 1 as much as we did creating it. Your support is incredibly appreciated and comments like yours will only encourage the stories to be told. Thank you once again and hope you enjoy the rest of the Bermondsey series 💙
It's great that you're doing this. I feel sure you will be successful. It has made me wonder why I feel so strongly emotional . I think the community that we lived in were united by the drastic post war damage we experienced. I found a skeletal head of a woman in Canon murnane road who was blitzed while sheltering in her cellar. I took it to Mrs Brown who owned the vegetable shop in Alscot Road. war damage was everywhere so it wasn't an attractive area but we cared for each other. I' was born in Curtis Street in . 1947. I would love to see Bermondsey again.xxBest wishes to you & many thanks.
Wow, I've been living here since 2016 and this is the first time i noticed Alaska Factory ;)
Hey you 2, Hope you're well. Ive watched all episodes. Wanna say,.. Thank you 🙏🏼 for being so real, 🥰I did live in Bernondsey, but as a late teenager. I wanted to comment and thank you for sharing your deep feelings regarding your Dads Passing (lost my dsd too, & 2 of my younger sisters - over a period of time, to cancer - believe it or not!) Also domestic violence with parents. I felt that too. Thank you for being so real when expressing yourself. My partner Scott, bumped into your brother today, They've never met before, They got talking about Bermondsey.... Scott, mentioned your vids on CZcams, (that i hadnt seen) and worked out the guy is your brother. So i said, how funny! I said."Stick the youtube vids on now," watched them all in a row. I feel a bit emotional listening to you, as did Scott, you're so real- and you're Appreciated ! i will buy your book as I'm intrigued, i just wanna add, I think that you're on an amazing healing journey - Good for you!
Peace & Love, Ann Xx🥰
Ps...I have no clue why this account has bumble as name.... think someone's been mucking around on my phone. Lol (Ann - Not Bumble 🐝Lol).
Honestly loved this Mem, can't wait for part 2 and 3. I've always been intrigued by that Alaska building from when my Dad done a few plumbing jobs in there and took me to work with him as a kid.
Every building has a story so when the story is told it’s amazing what goes on or went on inside the places. Thank you for the comment mate, means the world. Part 2 and 3 on the horizon and if you enjoyed part 1 the rest will only get better 💙
Wow, I can’t wait to read it. What a beautiful project with your daughter. A proper Londoner.
Big thank you! Really appreciate it. Part 3 out next week so keep your eyes peeled. Can’t wait for you to read the book ✨
Love it Mem. What better way to learn about the real history of a place than to listen to someone who’s lived through it. Looking forward to the next videos and the book.
Thanks for the support Rob, love hearing that you’re looking forward to what we’ve got to come next 💙
Not many people have that many great stories to tell. You have enough to write a book and it will be amazing. Well done
Thank you, it means a lot to know you think that. Can’t wait for you to see what’s in store in the future ✨
Wow, way to make me even more curious about the book. I’ve seen authors write a bit more about the setting of their books at the end of the story but never living through it with them on video. Great job team and looking forward to the next installment.
I’m happy to hear that we’ve evoked that curiosity, especially as we’ve decided to go about it a different way. Thank you so much for the support, excited for you to see the next part ✨
Thank you for the memories
Watching the 2 videos just brought back very strong emotional memories for me. Coming down with dad to see your dad (RIP) when i was a kid, and while the adults talked in the cafe we was playing in the back, more with your brother actually. I remember the piles of stinking fur you mentioned left out sometimes. I remember playing in a yard full of scrap cars somewhere in the back as well. also your dads jokes he played on people with the envelopes and handbags was just legendary (if you know you know) LOL. Years later working with uncle in the garage at the rear of the cafe. Everything you mentioned from the gypsies to the spill are flooding back to me. What a rollercoaster of memories we all had there......The way you put these videos together with Ria is truly exceptional. Can't wait for the book release. This will definitely be a thrilling read for Everyone. Well done MEM/RIA @theonlywayweknew.
Big thank you Sez! Those are the kind of memories that will never leave us no matter how many years pass us by. Taking a walk down memory lane all those memories just come alive again. Thank you again for the support it means so much. Enjoyed reading your comment you just made even more memories come back 💙
I was born and bred in Bermondsey and I can relate to your emotions it made me well up a bit watching looking forward to reading the book I remember the cafe and the garage and I can remember your mum I’m going to be honest I can’t remember your dad sorry anyway great video all the best 👍
Love to hear that Brian! Honestly made my day reading this comment. To hear that you remember it is amazing, I wondered when releasing the video how many Bermondsey people would remember any of what I showed and to hear that you even remember my Mum blew my mind! Big thank you for the support 💙
Absolutely loved that Mem, great cinematography Ri. Natural born story teller, so glad you’re telling your story, fascinating and can’t wait to see more. Well done guys 👏👏👏
Big, big thank you Harry!! We appreciate your kind words and are happy to hear you enjoyed it. Can’t wait for you to see it all 💙
I'd give anything to have a memory lane trip to Bermondsey again. We lived in Curtis Street which backed on to the Alaska building
I’m glad I was able to bring a trip down memory lane close to you, it means a lot to know that this video evoked feelings for you. Thanks for tuning in 💙
I thoroughly enjoyed this👍👍 good work ria and mem❤❤
Thank you Tasha for the support!! We appreciate it all and hope you enjoy what’s to come ✨
Your video and storytelling are incredibly touching, and they remind me of the importance of preserving our roots and family history. It's heartwarming to see you embark on this journey with your daughter, highlighting the strong bond between a father and his child. I'm eagerly looking forward to reading your novel, "The Only Way We Knew." Keep sharing your inspiring story with the world 🙌📖✨.
Thank you for the support and what a lovely, genuine comment to read. The Only Way We Knew aims to highlight many topics definitely some of which being family bonds and history/legacy. I’m pleased to hear that that message has already translated through our work so far. Thank you once again and hope you enjoy what’s to come ✨
Ah this is incredible Mem - as you say, “surreal”. The walk into the alleys and sheer nostalgia is one I can’t put into words. Pumped to see the next one
Big thank you! Really happy to hear that you enjoyed it, the support means everything 💙
Amazing video mem !! Cant wait for part 2 !!
Thank you!! I can’t wait for you all to see it. The support doesn’t go unnoticed. We appreciate you ✨
Love this Mem, got me thinking about childhood times of my own.
Lovely to see faces to family you've told me all about and to see how much these old school memories mean to you mate.
Crazy to recall things happening in places that look so different, proud and happy for you for doing this my friend.
Thank you for the support Charlie it means a lot! One thing I’ve realised is the one true thing that lives on is the memories, they honestly are the only thing that live forever. Thank you once again, really happy you’re enjoying it 💙
Brilliant watch Mem. Good story tellers get you hooked and you're definitely one of those. Now i wanna know what else you got up to!
Big big thank you. Means a lot to hear that you’re enjoying it. Hoping you enjoy part 2 & 3 just as much as you have this one 💙
waiting for part 2 now 👀👊🏻
Thank you!! Tuesday part two will be dropping so keep your eyes peeled ✨ much love for the support, it doesn’t go unnoticed. 👊🏼
Proud of you mate, not being afraid to tell your story, can’t wait for the next part 👍🏻
Thank you mate, means the world. Can’t wait for you to see it all ✨
BANG ON MY MAN 👌👌👌
Yes mate! Thank you for the comment. We’ve just dropped our first part of our Deptford series if you fancy checking that out! Appreciate your support ✨
I really enjoyed watching this Mem. Can't wait to read the book.
Love to hear it ✨ The Only Way We Knew is getting closer and closer on the horizon. Part 2 coming on Tuesday! Thank you for all of the support.
It’s like going down memory lane, everything you show I was down there as well living in Ilderton Road Can’t wait to see the other one
I’m glad you know the feeling! Nothing could explain how nostalgic it was going back there and I’m happy someone like yourself who lived close by is able to take a trip down memory lane too! Thank you for the support it’s really appreciated.
Brilliant. Can’t wait for the book!
Big thank you Daniel, can’t wait for you to read it!
Love it Mem, what a journey and story.
Thanks for the comment Reuben, much appreciated bro. Glad that you enjoyed it 💙
The Tandoori used to be Shillingworth's bakers where we used to go straight after swimming.
Amazing content, want to see some more
Big thank you! Love to hear that you enjoyed it, we definitely have more coming! Thank you once again for the support.
Great work, really enjoyed this, looking forward to the book
Thank you very much. The support is hugely appreciated. Can’t wait for you to watch part 3 out tomorrow and most of all read The Only Way We Knew. Happy new year ✨
love this, cheers
Thank you Paul, glad you enjoyed the video.
after dunkirk dad worked repairing peak freans said lot of the iron girders had swastikers on them prewar imports
Great video Mem!
Thank you so much glad you enjoyed it!
Used to be the laudry which was attached to the swimming pool.
Although i grew up in S.E london (lewisham) Bermondsy/Deptford/New cross were our playgrounds. Where in N. cyprus was you dad from? I spent the summer in Kyrenia this year and loved it. Looking forward to the book.
It’s crazy how all these neck of the woods are neighbouring one way or another. Hope you enjoyed the little bit of Bermondsey that was shown. Dad was from a little village called Louroujina which is now known as Akincilar - it’s a village that has stood still in comparison to others in Northern Cyprus. We plan to bring to CZcams a little insight to Dads village in the future. Big thank you mate really appreciate it! 💙
@@theonlywayweknew keep it going. Maybe I'll write a book about me growing up in SE13😁
Do it mate! I’ll defo give it a read 💙
Furs from 'Tropical Alaska'!
Haha we did have a giggle, hopefully you did too 😂
Great watch
Thank you so much for watching and for the support. We’re so glad that you enjoyed it! Part 2 coming on Tuesday ✨
I can see what you are thinking about going back to your stomping grounds, i often think I could have told tales of my days around Bermondsey and my family gran and grandad on the silwood street and Southwark park as a young kid earning pocket money with paper rounds no social media then made our own pursuits playing on the old bombsites left London in 1980 now 80years old.Love seeing theses old videos
Your stories are worth telling no matter how long ago they were ✨ I’m happy that watching the video evoked some of those nostalgic feelings for you as it’s always touching taking a walk through memories and the good old days. Thank you for the comment and I hope the future videos we release give you that same feeling. It’s all about never forgetting where we come from no matter where life takes us! Thank you for the support 💙
You probably knew Connie Northam who also lived in Bacon Grove.
I swam in those baths many many times....miss those days
A lost treasure! Crazy how the building has changed. Thank you for the comment!
Absolutely fucking blinding the chaps
Haha thank you mate! Glad you’ve enjoyed the videos.
Grange road swimming baths
i li ved vauban estates in early 40s then moved over to southwark park road no electric was gas no indoor toilet only cold water.dad superintendant at rotherhith tunnel then over to unilever bombed houses ? great source for lead paid own room and board from age 10 6 brothers 2 paper routes. you had it soft. myself in canada since 56 when i telephone city girl asked if i needed an interpreter travelling around australia 5 times was taken for an aussie lol
Did you cut my hair in deptford once?
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Isaiah 9.6 For unto us a child is born for unto us a son is given and the Government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called wonderful Councillor the mighty God the everlasting father the Prince of peace Amen
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Mem you look younger in real life
Haha this made me chuckle 😂💙
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