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George Plemper’s Thamesmead

George Plemper lived and worked as a teacher in Thamesmead in the late 70s. This story, written by George, offers a selection of iconic images of Thamesmead and its residents taken and selected by the photographer himself.

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Featured collections

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Thamesmead Town FC

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Radio Thamesmead

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Mini Me Heritage Project

WE NEED YOU! WE'RE LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY ARCHIVISTS TO HELP WITH THE THAMESMEAD COMMUNITY ARCHIVE. FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

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Our online archive offers everyone access to fascinating Thamesmead artefacts – from historic photographs to interviews with current-day residents. We have also added hints to take your research further