Henry Overstreet , Carlos Jenkins. Faith, Hope and Enough, "B. During these encounters, all of which happened very early on in their careers, Henry had a conversation with them in which he gave them advice that helped them become famous. In addition to the random encounters with stars, Henry, who is and always has been the kind of person to go out of his way to stop and help others, has had many other uncommon adventures. Some are humorous, some are life threatening, while others are as heart warming as anything you have ever read.
Henry's is an inspirational story of hope, adventure, danger, courage and what can happen when someone gets up each morning and lives their life in such a way as to brighten someone else's day. Catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. An expression meaning you can win people to your side more easily by gentle persuasion and flattery than by hostile confrontation. Catch the eye of someone. An expression meaning to get someone's attention by making eye contact at the same time, or to be noticed by them. Cat got your tongue? An expression meaning you are unusually quiet, or speechless as in not knowing what to say.
This expression is an analogy that a cat won't win the game of trying to catch its tail, and you can't win a tied game of Tic Tac Toe. Cat's out of the bag. Change your tune, or sing a different tune. A reference to the magical cat character in "Alice in Wonderland" who disappeared except for his smile, it refers to anyone with a conspicuous and long-lasting smile.
Chicken and egg situation. It's a chicken and egg situation. Chomping at the bit. An expression originating from horses chewing on the bits in their mouths, it means to be very eager or impatient. Chose the path less traveled. Though many would say this means the freedom to be unconventional, it actually refers to a man confronted by a fork of equally worn paths who chose one, and will say he took the one less-traveled if someone asks.
Someone who has illegally seized or stolen property or the rights of another. Clear as a bell. An expression meaning easy to understand, similar in meaning to "ring a bell. Cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition. An expression meaning that a bad day can be overcome with a good attitude, similar to. An expression meaning that a bad day can be overcome with a good attitude, similar to "mind over matter".
An expression meaning to change one's mind and not proceed with a prior commitment. Come hell or high water. Come out of your shell. An expression meaning the way things worked out, nothing can be done about it, similar to "ball bounces". An expression meaning someone is very lazy or sedentary, they could lay on the couch all day without moving. Count one's lucky stars. An expression meaning to break a promise or to abandon something because of fear, cowardice, exhaustion, or loss of enthusiasm.
An expression referring to things which provide physical ease such as good food, warm clothing, and accommodations. An expression meaning something or someone that causes an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease. Cross my heart and hope to die. A burden or trial one must put up with, similar to "an albatross around my neck". A slang expression used as an adjective, describing someone that has well-defined muscles. An expression meaning a piece of information that can serve both sides of an argument. An expression meaning the latest or most advanced stage in the development of something. Cutting off your nose to spite your face.
You're cutting off your nose to spite your face.
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Damned if you do, damned if you don't. I'm damned if I do, damned if I don't. A quote by Admiral David Farragut during the Battle of Mobile which has come to mean continue with the planned course of action despite known risks. We're going to have this picnic even if the forecast says it will only be 50 degrees. Drifting off in your thoughts to think about other pleasant thoughts instead of concentrating on the subject at hand.
An expression meaning a person or a thing that is unsuccessful, useless or defunct. Dead in the water. An expression originating from a ship unable to move, it has come to mean something has failed, and that there is little hope of it being successful in the future.
Deal with the hand or cards you were dealt. Death and taxes, the only two things that are certain. Benjamin Franklin's practical epigram observing that while many things in life aren't certain, death and taxes are. To be so ill as to be on the point of dying, often used as an exaggeration of ill health. Deer in the headlights. Devil made me do it! Devil makes work for idle hands.
An expression, usually used to remind children to remain busy, so they don't have time to create mischief or commit crimes. An expression meaning to pursue a line of questioning which questions or opposes whatever position is being expressed. Devil's in the details. An expression meaning the hard part is sorting out all the details, after a major agreement has been reached. Died in the wool. An expression meaning deeply ingrained as part of someone's character, similar to "bred in the bone".
Dog and pony show. Organizing an event or show to impress others or explain the value of something. To fold down a corner of a page to mark a place in a book, or something from paper with corners worn with use. An expression meaning a very competitive situation in which people can be cruel and relentless. Dog with a bone. An expression describing someone who won't give up or stop talking about something, wants more.
Story link, related to being greedy and losing what you have. Don't be like the grasshopper. An expression meaning that if you play all the time, instead of working, you might be sorry and hungry when times get tough. Don't bite off more than you can chew. Don't count your chickens until they've hatched. An expression meaning don't act on the promise or potential of something, wait until you know something is certain.
Don't cry over spilled milk. An expression meaning it doesn't do any good to be unhappy about something that has already happened or that can't be helped. Don't fix what ain't broke. Don't know someone from Adam. Don't let the fox guard the henhouse. Don't assign the duty of protecting or controlling valuable information or resources to someone who is likely to exploit that opportunity. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Don't rely on just one source or action, spread your resources around in case you lose that one "basket".
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Down for the count. An expression meaning having been, or very near to being, defeated, ruined, or overcome; from boxing, when the referee counts to 10 after a boxer has been knocked out and is down on the mat. Jacob is down for the count. Down in the dumps. Down the rabbit hole. An expression meaning to get distracted or caught up in something confusing that you may not be able to get yourself out of, a literary reference when Alice fell down a hole into a surreal world she couldn't understand.
Down the road, in the long run. Draw the last straw. Dressed to the nines. Early bird gets the worm. What you say to someone who walks into the room after you've just been talking about them. An expression meaning within range of someone being able to overhear a conversation. Easy come, easy go. An expression meaning to not get upset and just go along with whatever happens. Easy on the eyes. Eeny meeny miny moe. An expression referring to a childhood counting game to determine who is "it" and "not it".
Egg on your face. An expression meaning to taunt someone to keep doing something or provoke someone to action. Everything's better with bacon. A superstitious belief that a look or stare from someone could cause material harm. Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth. Commenserate retribution or punishment which is equivalent to the original offense.
Eyes are bigger than your stomach. To be confronted with unpleasant consequences of one's actions, similar to "pay the piper". Take something for what it actually is, not a literal or exaggerated meaning. Fall off the turnip truck. False bill of goods. Feed the fire or stoke the fire.
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Continue to act or provide reason for someone else to remain excited or upset. Feel it in your bones. This expression means to be involuntarily discharged or terminated from a job or assignment. Fire in the belly. Fish or cut bait. An expression meaning to take action, rather than remain at a stand-still, similar to "shit or get off the pot".
Fish out of water. Fit as a fiddle. Fit to be tied. Flash in the pan. An expression meaning something won't last or is a temporary sensation, also known as a "one hit wonder". Flying by the seat of your pants. Follow in your footsteps. An expression related to playing cards, in which you follow along or do what is required because those are the rules or that's what's expected. Fox in a hen house. Someone or a circumstance which clearly takes advantage of those who are helpless and indefenseable.
Full of piss and vinegar, or pep and vinegar. Full steam or speed ahead. An expression meaning to be on course or proceed as planned at an optimum pace.
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She's such a fussbudget! Gave someone a heart attack. Get one's licks in. An expression meaning to hit one's opponent, injure them, but not necessarily win. Get on the stick. An expression meaning to become serious about something, usually after a powerful experience. An expression meaning to get kicked out of kicked off by someone in a position of authority. Get the monkey off my back. Get the show on the road. Get the wheels in motion. An expression reminding a person to be grateful for the gift they received, without being critical of it. Be grateful for the pink socks, even though you wanted a complete outfit.
Give me liberty or give me death. Words from a speech by Patrick Henry urging the American colonies to revolt against England. Giving one's eye teeth. An expression meaning to give something one considers very precious, usually in exchange for an object or situation one desires. An expression meaning to work hard to achieve good results in the tasks that they have been given. God helps those who help themselves. An expression meaning to be self-sufficient, rather than rely on others for assistance or guidance.
Go fry an egg. Going against the grain. Doing or thinking something that is different than what most people are doing or thinking. Meaning great excitement and vigor, inspired by a mid-twentieth century American radio program Gang Busters, which began each episode with numerous sound effects. Someone who covets other people's money, and seeks companions who may spend it for their benefit. A moral lesson in The Bible Book of Matthew and in many stories: An expression meaning to get an unexpected or improbable opportunity, a reference to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".
An expression meaning to not be ashamed of making a mistake because respectable or important people have made the same mistake. Good for the goose is good for the gander. What is good for a man is equally good for a woman; or, what a man can have or do, so can a woman have or do. An expression usually derogatory describing someone who always does what is right, never gets into trouble. May have come from a nursery rhyme about an orphan girl with only one shoe. Going to a dance or event without a partner, when bringing a date might be expected. Got gumption or grit. A compliment meaning someone is spirited, resourceful, and takes initiative without being afraid.
An expression used to describe the best person to deal with a particular problem, or something that is a dependable solution. Grass is always greener on the other side. An expression that means to be envious of other's circumstances as more favorable than one's own. I guess the grass is always greener. An expression referring to a situation in which someone can make a lot of money for very little effort. Hack or hack job. A football and a religious term, whereby someone throws a long pass or tries for something that's a long shot on the chance it may just be successful.
Hair of the dog that bit you. An expression meaning go back for a little bit more of what just got you sick like drinking alcohol to treat a hangover. Half in the bag. An expression meaning someone is drunk, "in the bag" can also mean something is secured. An expression meaning hit or beat, attacked or forcefully criticized. Another meaning is to be extremely intoxicated.
An expression meaning a place where someone lives, frequents, or feels comfortable. Happy as a pig in shit or happy as a pig in a poke. Someone who is cheerfully unconcerned about the future or possibility of problems.
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Hard nut to crack, tough nut to crack. Have a firm foundation. Having a "come to Jesus". An expression meaning to reveal or express one's true feelings or actions to another in order to understand the truth. Literally, look up and get out of the way because something is about to hit you. Heart on your sleeve. Heartstring, pulling on your heartstring. A spiritual reference meaning you can't do anything else except rely on faith or fate or God or angels in heaven to save you. Hell in a handbasket or Hell in a handbag. An expression meaning to discuss, deliberate, or contemplate rather than taking action or making up one's mind.
An expression meaning to harass someone for little problems, rather than focus on the big-picture, similar to Back-seat driver". Here's mud in your eye. An expression or toast with glasses raised, then everyone drinks their beverage, similar to "Here's to your health". Here's to your health.
An expression or toast with glasses raised before everyone drinks their beverages. High on your horse, or acting high and mighty. An expression that means acting smitten, or bigger and more important than you really have a right to be. Someone is exploiting customers by charging more than something's worth or not delivering services as promised.
An expression meaning that it is clear to see what action should have been taken after the fact. Hit something out of the ball park. A baseball reference meaning to be successful or to do something extraordinarily well. You ran that meeting like a pro, Allan, you really hit that out of the park! Hit the nail on the head. Something that is so messed up it is not even understandable or stinks like a goat. From a European goat farmer, Hoek Hogan, who raised a particularly smelly and ugly goat. Hold your horses, hold the phone. Hold your tongue, bite your tongue, or watch your mouth. Expression a mother might say meaning don't speak, take back what you said, or stop talking!
Hole in the wall. An expression describing a small, shabby place, often a restaurant or bar. In the UK, it can also mean a cash machine. Holy cow, holy guacamole or holy crap. Honesty is the best policy. Horsing around or rough-housing. Hot off the press. An expression meaning that something is new, just recently published, or ready to enjoy reading. An expression meaning to be forced to acknowledge one's deficiencies or errors. A reference to the nursery rhyme, something or someone which once over thrown cannot be restored.
I can read you like a book. An expression meaning your actions reveal your intentions very clearly opposite of "poker-face". If the shoe fits, wear it.
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If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! I got your back. An expression meaning you are watching out for the well-being of someone else so no harm comes to them. I have my hands full. An expression meaning I have enough to do that I can't assume another commitment. I'll clock you or I'll knock your block off. I'll huff and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house down! An expression threatening someone to commit harm or destroy them or what's precious to them. I'm dying to try it. I'm in the dog house. An expression meaning contented or satisfied following a delicious, plentiful meal.
An expression describing being in a difficult situation or problem with no easy answer, from the Dutch word 'pekel'. In someone else's shoes. It's a dog's life. While you might think this would be a good thing, the expression actually means life is hard and unpleasant. It's not over until the fat lady sings.
It's not rocket science. An expression meaning an idea or term that anyone can understand without needing to be a rocket scientist. I wish I were a fly on the wall. An expression meaning you wish you'd witnessed or been present for something you didn't see directly. Jack of all trades. An expression meaning someone can do just about any task themselves or is well-versed in many skills. From the late s until the early s a succession of stores, warehouses, workshops and minor ancillary buildings appeared Plates 72—3. Earlier buildings on the site were adapted and retained.
The result was characteristic of Victorian industrial development at its most ad hoc fig.
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Over the years, colour making took over as the principal activity at Burrell's Wharf, partly as a result of the unavailability of German-made aniline dyes during the First World War. After the war, protectionist legislation encouraged further concentration on colours. During the war, the works produced a variety of chemicals for the government, including a constituent of flame-thrower fuel.
Paint production ceased in , but after the war distemper became an important product for a time. It was latterly a holding company for pigment businesses in Essex and Cheshire as well as Millwall, but was wound up in Blythe Burrell Colours Ltd, a subsidiary of Johnson Matthey plc, continued to make colours at Burrell's Wharf until the closure of the works there in Production of Burrell's range of classic pigments was continued elsewhere by Ciba-Geigy.
When the colour-works closed the site was covered by buildings of several periods, much altered and added to. From Fairbairn's works there remained the stump of the octagonal chimney. Some of the general layout of Fairbairn's works survived, too. From Scott Russell's day there remained what is now the Plate House, and the office block and house adjoining Nos Westferry Road. The other buildings on the south-eastern side of the site, none of them of particular architectural interest, had been erected by Burrells from the late s.
On the north-western side there stood, little altered, the Venesta factory of —8. Burrell's Wharf, plan of the works c , before closure and redevelopment. Running immediately in front of the Venesta factory and the Plate House was a patch of waste ground, the remains of a private access roadway on the line of the marsh wall path at the rear of the buildings in Westferry Road.
A row of workmen's dwellings, originally called Manchester Terrace — later Nos — even Westferry Road — had been built between the Robert Burns public house and the ironworks entrance by Fairbairn in the late s. The two end houses, next to the main works entrance, had been replaced in by a two-storey warehouse; a third floor, added in —6, was used as offices. Burrell's Wharf, the Plate House, typical roof truss and detail of an iron boss.
The front, west side and back walls of the main structure follow the line of the earlier building, which had been gutted in the fire, started at the Millwall Iron Works, which razed most of Napier Yard in September The building as it was in the mid—s, before its acquisition by Burrell's, and essentially as it was when new, is shown in figs and a.
The two gallery floors were extended c , using steel beams carried on stanchions, over the full span of the building. The coupled queen-rod roof trusses are an example of the hybrid iron-and-timber construction used for many large roof spans in the nineteenth century fig. Single iron rods are held between cast-iron shoulderpieces at the junction of the rafters and collar-beams, and secured with iron bosses beneath the tie beams. King rods are similarly used between collar and ridge. Iron rods are also fixed between the queen rods and cast-iron studs beneath the tie beams: The tower was used for water storage from at least the late s, when it contained a 24,—gallon tank on the top floor.
Until the Second World War it retained an Italianate pyramidal roof and matching turret over the staircase, which has been restored as part of the refurbishment of the building for Kentish Homes. Nos — Westferry Road were built by the Robinsons and Russell in the early s, as a house and offices, on a site probably intended originally for workmen's cottages like those in front of the Plate House fig. The house, set back slightly, was of conventional plan with a side passage, back stairs, two rooms to each floor, and a rear extension, partly of two storeys.
In the s, before it was converted to an electricity sub-station, the ground floor contained kitchens, while on the first floor was the board-room, an office and a store-room; the second-floor and attic rooms were all used as stores. The offices were much altered at various times, but in the mid—s still comprised four rooms on each of the upper floors; on the ground floor were a large messroom, a store and the timekeeper's lodge. The export office and three private offices occupied the first floor; above were a kitchen and three dining-rooms.
Later, bicycles were parked downstairs and both upper rooms were devoted to cooking and dining. Of all the residential developments projected on the Isle of Dogs in the s. Kentish Homes' Burrell's Wharf was, for several reasons, one of the most remarkable. The site was the richest in terms of historical association, and the development was unique, both in the extent to which it involved the retention of old buildings and in its preservation of an intricate, organic pattern of building. It was notable, too, for the diversity of its architectural forms and its intended range of uses in addition to housing.
Stylistically, it sought to avoid the cliches and excesses of Post-Modernism in favour of a robust postindustrial vernacular: Burrell's Wharf was intended to redress the lack of amenities and community focus for middle-class newcomers. With a complex of recreational, social and artistic facilities, it was to have become a cultural hub for the new Isle of Dogs. Its greatest significance, however, lay in its place in the story of the Docklands boom.
Kentish was controlled by Keith Preston and his wife Kay, who had acquired the house-builders Kentish Homes in , with full control from A surveyor by training, Preston described himself as 'really a frustrated architect'. In July Kentish Property Group plc was floated, achieving a peak share price in October that year, just before the stock market crash on 'Black Monday'. Undeterred, Kentish pressed on with Burrell's Wharf. After a rise in interest rates had badly affected the housing market, sales at Burrell's Wharf ceased, and in July Kentish sought suspension from the stock market.
Simultaneously, Security Pacific, which had financed Kentish's Bow Quarter, called in receivers to that development. By the end of July Kentish was in receivership see page Elliott, the main contractors for both Burrell's Wharf and Bow Quarter, later went into administrative receivership. The partly completed development, somewhat modified, was relaunched by Halifax New Homes Services in The two main build ings of the Venesta factory, Slipway House and Port House formerly Forge and Foundry , converted to 40 and 53 apartments respectively, were intended to convey, through exposed beams and brickwork, the sought-after atmosphere of genuine warehouse conversions such as those on the Pool of London riverfront.
Burrell's Wharf a The Plate House, south riverside elevation as in c b Nos — even Westferry Road, north front elevation in Former house and offices erected by A. Scott Russell in the early s. Beacon, built around the ironworks chimney, and a smaller block behind it, Port House, are new buildings designed to have the same 'warehouse' feel. Both have reinforced-concrete frames with brick cladding. At the riverside are two new nine-storey blocks, Chart House and Deck House formerly Bridge and Wheelhouse , each comprising 70 apartments.
Here, 'designer sophistication' was aimed at, rather than warehouse ruggedness. Both blocks are of reinforced-concrete framing clad externally with concrete panels. At the centre of the development, the Plate House was intended to contain, in addition to 19 small apartments and a penthouse in the tower, the 'Island Club' complex, comprising swimming pool and gymnasium, sauna and sunbed, function room and wine bar.
Finally, the 'Plate House Gallery' promised work and display space for residential artists, craftsmen and designers. On Westferry Road, the Quarters, a new building with a distinctive corner rotunda, was to contain 21 shop and business units, and 16 split-level apartments above. The former warehouse and offices beside the entrance to the wharf, renamed the Gatehouse, is to be refurbished to provide three floors of offices. Between it and the former Robert Burns public house, the ground was cleared to provide a new tree-flanked entrance to the Plate House.
Behind them, Loft House, formerly a warehouse and first-floor pattern room, has been refurbished, also for use as offices. It was extended in by the local grazier Henry Bradshaw, the two bays on the left in Plate 84d, built on the site of an entranceway to the marsh wall path. Bradshaw, and later his son, ran the public house for some years, when the name Robert Burns seems to have been adopted.
In the building is disused. The Mellish ground, later to become Nelson Wharf, contained a couple of cottages, stables, and outbuildings, built about ten years before by George Guerrier, a local grazier. They seem to have been open-sided, part-weatherboarded sheds for boilers and vats.
High hopes were entertained of the profitable conversion of the tarry and ammoniacal by-products from gas manufacture into saleable chemicals. But the works ran at a loss and were sold in The eventual purchaser a public auction having failed to draw a single bid was George Elliot, chemist and druggist of Fenchurch Street. As a shareholder, he had earlier taken an interest in the chemical side of the company's business. Elliot continued to occupy the works for many years, presumably as a chemical works.
In the northern portion of Elliot's ground, which was to become Northumberland Works, was mortgaged to William Fairbairn by Charles Augustus Ferguson. Over the next couple of years the frontage to Westferry Road was largely built up with houses on 99—year leases. Most of these — a terrace of 11, called Island Row had been pulled down and the site annexed to Maconochie's Wharf before the First World War. A row of narrow, three-storey houses, originally called Ebenezer Terrace, survived until after the Second World War.
They were meanly proportioned houses of three storeys, each with a roundarched doorway and single window on the ground floor, and a small central window on each floor above. The first two were later rebuilt as The Ship public house No. Northumberland Yard was laid out for shipbuilding as part of the Millwall Iron Works in the early s. The frigate Northumberland was built in the larger of the slips in This new venture, headed by two engineers, Alexander and William Dudgeon, and with considerable support from local businessmen, also failed after a short time.
Alexander Dudgeon was managing director of the works, which closed about The site was occupied from about by Maconochie Brothers Limited from Maconochies, with premises in Fraserburgh, Stornoway, Lowestoft and elsewhere, were wholesale provision merchants and manufacturers of pickles, potted meat and fish, jam, marmalade and other preserved foods. A family business until the s, Maconochies was wound up in the early s, but the firm had left Millwall some years before. After the Second World War, in which part of the premises was bombed, Maconochie's Wharf was used for wool storage.
A Marston shed was erected on the bombed area. In —1 a public walkway was laid out at the riverside by the LDDC. Skip to main content. Hatched areas indicate housing Robert Todd, mastmaker of Wapping, bought the estate in and on his death left it to his partner Thomas Todd and his late wife's cousin, Elizabeth, wife of Charles Augustin Ferguson of Poplar, also a mastmaker. Drunken Dock The origins of the name, which as early as the sixteenth century was also given to an inlet on the south-east bank of the Isle of Dogs, fn.