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A Child of the East End

By: Jean Fullerton
Narrated by: Annie Aldington
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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 Europe Great Britain Social Sciences Sociology Urban England Heartfelt War

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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.

Excellent

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

Lovely,could not put it down

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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.👍

I loved it and so will you.

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I've never listened to this type of thing but surprisingly it was really good, but then Annie Aldington is the best by far!

very interesting

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Fabby book. What a memory Jean has to remember everything from childhood to adulthood. Loved hearing her her story about the old east end that is nothing like the streets she grew up in

East end girl

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All of it great story well read and hard to put down. Will follow this author.

Great book

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Absolutely loved this true life tale of Eastend life and all it can entail. Thank you
very much

Stepney Green & Wapping

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such an interesting book pity it didnt include how she actually ended up as a written maybe shes saving that for her next autobiography

writers life

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I have really enjoyed the book, some very sad memories and very funny things to.
I would recommend this book

Excellent

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Well written, very engaging and very well narrated. Any person over sixty will find this book brilliant! Now looking forward to hearing any or all of Jean’s books. Thank you.

Excellent

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