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Illustrations of smoke stacks, soap, ginger beer, mataches and more for The Barking Stink Project 2019

The Barking Stink Episode 4: ‘Scented Stories: Food Glorious Food’

This episode of Scented Stories explores the smells of food to be found within Barking’s past. Explore what it felt like and smelt like to live and work…

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Illustrations of smoke stacks, soap, ginger beer, mataches and more for The Barking Stink Project 2019

The Barking Stink Episode 3: ‘Scented Stories: Working River’

This episode of Scented Stories offers a unique river-based perspective of Barking’s industrial past, as we hear from workers based on barges and tugs.…

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Illustrations of smoke stacks, soap, ginger beer, mataches and more for The Barking Stink Project 2019

The Barking Stink Episode 2: ‘Scented Stories: Factory Life and Dangerous Work’

In this episode, Thames Festival Trust’s Scented Stories, we’re going to look at stories of industry, exploring what it was like to work in Barking’s…

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Illustrations of smoke stacks, soap, ginger beer, mataches and more for The Barking Stink Project 2019

The Barking Stink Episode 5: ‘Scented Stories: Factory Fumes and Dangerous Industries’

What was it like to work in Barking’s industries during the 20th century? How did the factory fumes affect local people’s health, as well as those working…

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Illustrations of smoke stacks, soap, ginger beer, mataches and more for The Barking Stink Project 2019

The Barking Stink Episode 1: ‘Scented Stories: Sewage Stinks and Monster Soup’

In this episode, Thames Festival Trust’s Scented Stories explores the stinky subject of sewage. Something that during Barking’s past the local community…

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Oral History: Jim Albert

A Barking Stink Oral History: Jim Albert

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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A Barking Stink Oral History: Barbara Wilmott

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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Oral History: Bob Prentice - Man sitting in an office on a chair

A Barking Stink Oral History: Bob Prentice

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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Oral History: Lily Thomson - A tour in progress at a factory

A Barking Stink Oral History: Lily Thomson

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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Oral History: Maria Williams - A woman with beads on

A Barking Stink Oral History: Maria Williams

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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Oral History: Dauda Ladejobi - A man standing in a park

A Barking Stink Oral History: Dauda Ladejobi

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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Oral History: Avril Glyne-Miller

A Barking Stink Oral History: Avril Glyne-Miller

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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Oral History: Mike Kelly

A Barking Stink Oral History: Mike Kelly

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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Oral History: Ted Manning - A man sitting in an office

A Barking Stink Oral History: Ted Manning

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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Oral History: Carole Pluckrose - Woman talking to a man about a piece of art in a gallery

A Barking Stink Oral History: Carole Pluckrose

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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Photo of Eric Feasey

A Barking Stink Oral History: Eric Feasey

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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River scene with factories and boats in Barking

A Barking Stink Oral History: Jacquie Goosetree

Oral histories from The Barking Stink project.

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