The Arsenal Foundation has helped to fund St Luke’s Community History Group, which organises trips to landmarks and museums for older people. Local resident Jean Chapman tells us about some her personal highlights.
“I was born in St Leonard’s Hospital, Hoxton. I lived on Essex Road for more than 30 years, then moved to Finsbury – that’s the Old Street area – in 1975. My father was a fireman in Clerkenwell during the War, helping to save many important buildings in the City, and I remember him taking us to Parliament Hill to keep us safe.
“As for me, I was a clerical officer in the civil service for over 40 years, and I’m proud to say that I have an MBE and long service medal.