The East End is one of the most famous parts of London and it has
had its own distinctive identity since the district was first
settled in medieval times. It is best known for extremes of poverty
and deprivation, for strong political and social movements, and for
the extraordinary mix of immigrants who have shaped its history.
Jonathan Oates's handbook is the ideal guide to its complex, rich
and varied story and it is an essential source for anyone who wants
to find out about an East End ancestor or carry out their own
research into the area. He outlines in vivid detail the development
of the neighbourhoods that constitute the East End. In a series of
information-filled chapters, he explores East End industries and
employment-the docks, warehouses, factories, markets and shops. He
looks at its historic poverty and describes how it gained a
reputation for criminality, partly because of notorious criminals
like Jack the Ripper and the Krays. This dark side to the history
contrasts with the liveliness of the East End entertainments and
the strong social bonds of the immigrants who made their home
there-Huguenots, Jews, Bangladeshis and many others. Throughout the
book details are given of the records that researchers can consult
in order to delve into the history for themselves-online sites,
archives, libraries, books and museums.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Family History
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
May 2018 |
Authors: |
Jonathan Oates
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
182 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-2411-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
General
|
LSN: |
1-5267-2411-1 |
Barcode: |
9781526724113 |
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