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Raising fun & funds for our children's futures for more than a century
The Original Pearlies | Home
Raising fun & funds for our children's futures for more than a century
The Original Pearlies | About Us & News Introduction
The Original Pearlies | About Us & News Introduction
News and Features
Costers admired style and panache and with the typical coster cheek they imitated the wealthy West End society, who by the early 19th century had developed a fashion for wearing pearls and parading in their finery on Sundays in the fashionable London parks.
Robert and me had a great banter about Pearlies, Hopping and old London – thanks Robert interesting to hear about your family being Costers and your London roots.
The Original Pearlies | Book Introduction
Today we carry on the work of our ancestorsspreading goodwill with cockney spirit and cheer wherever we go!
The Original Pearlies | Book Introduction
Today we carry on the work of our ancestorsspreading goodwill with cockney spirit and cheer wherever we go!
The Original Pearlies | Charities Introduction
We support two important children’s charities, one providing for healthy children today and the other helping inspire young minds into living within a more sustainable future
The Original Pearlies | Charities Introduction
We support two important children’s charities, one providing for healthy children today and the other helping inspire young minds into living within a more sustainable future
Recent News and Features
The Original Pearlies | History Introduction
Henry caused such a stir in his pearly suit people gave generously. And the ones who couldn’t afford anything said: "The next apple I sell is going to you, Henry."
The Original Pearlies | History Introduction
Henry caused such a stir in his pearly suit people gave generously. And the ones who couldn’t afford anything said: "The next apple I sell is going to you, Henry."
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The Original Pearlies | Diane Gould
I was born in north London into a family of costermongers (street market traders). my Uncle Alfie was known as the Banana King
The Original Pearlies | Diane Gould
I was born in north London into a family of costermongers (street market traders). my Uncle Alfie was known as the Banana King