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A Child of the East End

By: Jean Fullerton
Narrated by: Annie Aldington
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Summary

Sorrow and joyin London's oldest suburb...

Welcome to the East End.

Life in Cockney London was tough in the post-war years. The government's broken promises had led to a chronic housing shortage, rampant crime and families living in squalor. But one thing prevailed: the unbeatable spirit of the East End, a tight-knit community who pulled through the dark times with humour and heart.

Drawing on both family history and her own memories of growing up in the 1950s and '60s, as well as her working life as a district nurse and local police officer, Jean Fullerton vividly depicts this fascinating part of London—from tin baths, to jellied eels, to tigers in a Wapping warehouse.

A Child of the East End is an eye-opening, heartfelt and atmospheric portrait of life in the East End after the war, and is perfect for fans of My East End by Gilda O'Neill, Four Meals for Fourpence by Grace Foakes and Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth.

©2022 Jean Fullerton (P)2022 W F Howes
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Jean Fullerton's autobiography is full of warmth, wit, and wonderful memories of a time I can relate to. I loved every page. She brought the East End to life and pulled no punches. I will read Child of the East End again, and again. I hope this is not the last of her memoirs, as I am sure there is much more to share. Annie Aldington was the perfect narrator for this book. Sheila Riley, Author.

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I loved it and so will you.

I loved listening to this book. All the Ins and Outs of Cockneys East End London, so very interesting. I love reading those sort of books. well narrated and very well written.👍

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Lovely,could not put it down

So much to learn,London story was great and my fav narrate .
Thank you 😊

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