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The Stepney Doorstep Society - The remarkable true story of the women who ruled the East End through war and peace (Paperback)
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The Stepney Doorstep Society - The remarkable true story of the women who ruled the East End through war and peace (Paperback)
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List price R308
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Discovery Miles 2 520
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The unsung and remarkable stories of the women who held London's
East End together during not one, but two world wars. 'Inspiring
tales of courage in the face of hardship' Mail on Sunday 'Inspiring
. . . Takes you back to a time of community and helping one
another' 5***** Reader Review 'It made me laugh and gasp in equal
measure' 5***** Reader Review ______ Meet Minksy, Gladys, Beatty,
Joan and Girl Walker . . . While the men were at war, these women
ruled the streets of the East End. Struggling against poverty to
survive, and fighting for their community in our country's darkest
hours. But there was also joy to be found. Across the East End the
streets were alive - you need only walk a few steps for a smile
from a neighbour or a strong cup of tea. From taking over the
London Underground, standing up to the Kray twins and crawling out
of bombsites, The Stepney Doorstep Society tells the vivid and
moving stories of the matriarchs who remain the backbone of the
East End to this day. ______ 'Kate Thompson's study of five
working-class women who lived through the blitz shows how informal
collectives can provide lasting support and inspiration . . . [a]
fascinating account' Guardian 'An important glimpse into a
vanishing world' Sunday Express 'One of the best books I have read
in recent years' 5***** Reader Review 'Crammed full of fascinating
stories' BBC 2 Steve Wright 'Fascinating . . . It was fascinating
to hear how these women kept going' 5***** Reader Review
'Astonishing' Radio 5 Live
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