The Stepney Doorstep Society : the remarkable true story of the women who ruled the East End
Thompson, Kate
The Stepney Doorstep Society : the remarkable true story of the women who ruled the East End / Kate Thompson. - [London] : Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Books, 2018. - ix, 320, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 296-305).
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.
9780718189860
Women in war -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
Women--Societies and clubs.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- England -- London.
READING IN ENGLISH
The Stepney Doorstep Society : the remarkable true story of the women who ruled the East End / Kate Thompson. - [London] : Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Books, 2018. - ix, 320, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 296-305).
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.
9780718189860
Women in war -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
Women--Societies and clubs.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- England -- London.
READING IN ENGLISH
