Eva Hart survived the sinking of the Titanic when she was just seven years old. This pub, The Eva Hart, is named in her honour. It stands as a tribute to her resilience and the indelible mark the tragedy left on her life. The Eva Hart isn’t just a place for a pint; it’s a vessel of history, carrying the weight of Eva’s story. Eva and her parents boarded the Titanic in 1912, their sights set on a new life in Canada. But fate, as we know, had other plans. The night the Titanic struck the iceberg, Eva’s mother, Esther, felt a premonition. She refused to sleep, a decision that ultimately saved their lives. Imagine the chaos, the terror, as the seemingly invincible ship began to sink beneath the waves. Eva’s father, in a heartbreaking last act, placed his wife and daughter in a lifeboat, urging Eva to “be a good girl and hold Mummy’s hand”. He perished that night, his body never recovered. The Eva Hart stands as a reminder of the human stories woven into the fabric of history. It urges us to remember not just the tragedy, but also the bravery and resilience of survivors like Eva Hart.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service