Official Reaction

Cllr Greg Smith, Hammersmith and Fulham Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services was quoted in the H & F News on 27th May 2010. He said: “We are delighted that the Heritage Lottery Fund has agreed to fund this exciting project. I am sure that all of the children who are lucky enough to be involved in the scheme will enjoy looking back on the colourful history of Sands End.”

Also quoted was Sue Bowers, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund London.Said Sue: “This is an excellent way of spanning the generations to record the history of this area, tapping into the memories of elderly residents while giving newer arrivals and young people a glimpse of life in and around the neighbourhood over the past 70-plus years.”