tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post6769180876084750374..comments2024-03-28T20:14:05.276+00:00Comments on E7 Now & Then: Fascists in 1930's Forest GateMichelle Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02786732761856671353noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-29474846825666448162015-06-28T21:02:12.904+01:002015-06-28T21:02:12.904+01:00James William Higgs is my great grandfather and al...James William Higgs is my great grandfather and although I knew he was a racist and an eccentric, I had no idea up until now about his fascist history!! I'm completely shocked and unsettled by what I've just learnt.. Especially as I was brought up by his grandson in the complete opposite way - to stand up for human rights, equality and to respect others religious beliefs - which I am so incredibly grateful for. This has inspired me to learn more about my family history and to write it down for the future generations. If anyone out there has any information on (or photos) of my great grandfather (nicknamed Jimmy) and the shop Higgs Furriers or please contact me at kateyhiggs@gmail.com, I'd be so grateful! Thank you E7-NowAndThen for putting this information up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12027410697756475549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-67982380447661420492014-04-20T10:43:54.598+01:002014-04-20T10:43:54.598+01:00I remember Higgs the Furriers extremely well and u...I remember Higgs the Furriers extremely well and used to go past it on my way to school in the 1960's. I had no idea of its links to British Fascism. I know that the wife of the Jewish landlord we had kept her furs there, so perhaps she didn't know of the link either. Great website. Thanks for the memores.birdmannoreply@blogger.com