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Looking for Fanshawe portraits
Good morning, I am conducting research into the ‘Firsts’ of the Becontree (Estate).
I am trying to track down company names/addresses of the following firsts that opened on the Becontree Estate.
If anyone can help, or provide information that will be very much appreciated.
First Takeaway Restaurants (i.e. Chinese, Indian, African, West Indian, East European, Ethiopian, etc)
First Restaurants (i.e. Chinese, Indian, African, West Indian, East European, Ethiopian, etc)
First Grocery Shops (i.e. Chinese, Indian, African, West Indian, East European, Ethiopian, etc)
First Places of Worship for European and International communities.
Thank you.