THE short life of Harlow resident Albert Beadle as read out by the Harlow theatre community.

This project has been brought to you by Harlow Council’s Civic Fund and HTS Ltd.

Never Forget.

Albert’s parents were Edwin Joseph Beadle, born in Shoreditch, east London in c.1855 and Eliza, born in Coventry in c.1854. Albert William Beadle was born in the West Ham district of London in 18821.

The 1891 census shows Albert living at 26 Wyatt Road, Stratford with his parents and siblings Edward, Theresa, Oliver and Emily. Edwin was working as a pianoforte maker. The 1901 census shows Albert residing in Hackney at 66 Albert Road with his parents and siblings Theresa
and Oliver. Edward was working as a pianoforte maker; Albert followed his father into the profession. The 1911 census shows Albert boarding at 17 Wilton Road, Dalston, Hackney where he was working as a pianoforte maker aged 28.

Albert married Louise Esther Cox in Hackney on 4 January 1911 at Hackney Register Office2. Records indicate that Albert joined the army in 1901, serving in The Royal Berkshire Regiment.

Private Albert William Beadle, 6133, served with The 1st Battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regiment. Albert was discharged on pension on 18 April 1915 due to ill health with his service record showing that he was deemed ‘no longer physically fit for war service’3. Albert died of tuberculosis on 25 February 19174 aged 34.