Rainham Remembers

Author: Rainham Hall NT

Oral histories from Rainham, Havering, collected by a team of National Trust volunteers at Rainham Hall: a charming Queen Anne house with Community Garden in East London/Essex. Please visit our website for more of the history of the Hall and Gardens, and follow us on social media for updates. Site currently CLOSED until further notice.
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Ernest Plews, born at Rainham Hall in 1866: remembered by granddaughter Jenny Plews
Episode 4
Monday, 24 August, 2020

Ernest Plews (1866-1951) was born at Rainham Hall and lived there briefly with his family, before moving to Brighton. At 21, Ernest then emigrated to Australia, settling and marrying in New South Wales. He played a vital part in the cultural and literary development of his town of Gunning, including the building of the library. Here, he is remembered by his granddaugther Jenny Plews, who also explores the impact the subsequent Plews have had in their community of Gunning. Find out more about Ernest Plews from Gunning & District Historical Society here: https://gunninghistory.blogspot.com/