Anna and Vera!

I had an interesting experience today. I passed by Anna Neagle Close and next door was Vera Lynn Close! Both in Leytonstone. The Central Line was down mid-morning so I took a 308 bus from Wanstead to Stratford as instructed by the man at the station who knows about these things. The 308 is a bus I have not boarded before. We went via Wanstead Flats and parts of Leytonstone that I did not know existed. I am unsure where Anna was born, but I know Vera hailed from Barking. So how come they are both remembered in Leytonstone? Answers please! By the way, I was on my way to do some Christmas Shopping, in case you wondered.