The excitement of having a new boiler fitted this week (yes,
it’s all thrills in our house) reminded me of this sign, a tribute to WH Eacott,
boiler maker, by his devoted wife.
The plaque is on the wall of Christ Church vicarage on the
Isle of Dogs, Poplar, London. We visited a few years ago on family tree
research. The vicar was very welcoming, and took us into his garden to see this
loving tribute.
The Isle of Dogs was a quiet area until William Cubitt
developed it in the mid-19th century. The Cubitt brothers were
responsible for much development in London, including Pimlico and Belgravia.
William specialised in public buildings, bridges and roads, and built Cubitt
Town to house his extensive workforce.
