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• Format: Large print book - paperback
• Released: 2008
• Publisher: Chivers Press
• ISBN: 9781405622325
• Category: Large Print Books Non-fiction Biographies
• Availability: Usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days
• Our Price: £9.95

Book summary

Born into a traditional East End family in Bethnal Green, Gilda O'Neill grew up in a world most of us associate with chirpy cockneys, pub knees-ups, legendary criminals and the Dickensian underworld. Her nan had a pie and mash shop, her grandfather was a tug skipper on the Thames and her great-uncle was the minder for a gambling den. In "East End Tales", Gilda O'Neill has gathered together her memories and personal recollections of East Enders to bring us stories of unbelievable hardship and devastating change; yet also of great pride, kindness, courage, resilience and humour.

These tales of yesterday provide a fascinating commentary on our ideas of community today, and tell, with wit, warmth and emotion, the real story of life in London's East End.