Women of the East End

Delve into the history of women of the East End, and discover not only the most incredible women, and personal family histories, but also a group of passionate community historians, archivists and writers. Such is the power of the East End! The book features recollections from Gillian Walnes Perry (co-founder and honorary Vice President of the Anne Frank Trust UK) and introductions from Rachel Kolsky (Blue Badge Tour Guide) and Julie Begum (an East Ender and co-founder of the Swadhinata Trust, one of the first organisations specialising in promoting Bengali culture and history among young people), as well as Farhanah Mamooojee (the driving force behind the blue plaque recently given to The Ayahs Home). Multiple accounts have been woven together to create an intricate, fascinating tapestry of stories, representing a whole array of individuals, from Huguenots to Jewish immigrants to the Bengali community. So many women's stories are layered over one another, taking place within the same buildings and upon the same streets across many decades. The East End really is a fascinating microcosm of the human experience, with a history that must be preserved. AUTHOR: Michelle Rosenberg is a passionate women's historian, book and art collector, mother of two daughters and two overweight Spaniels and Community Editor of the Jewish News. She loves boxing, writing, museums, the Avengers and is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. 32 b/w illustrations