| Synopsis: |
Gilda O'Neill's childhood was in a world most of us associate with chirpy cockneys, pub knees-up, legendary criminals and the Dickensian underworld. Yet here she goes beyond the myths of the East End to reveal a far more complex and humane story, from the area's distant past to the strong, close-knit communities of living memory. Gathering together her own memories and the personal recollections of East Enders, she brings us stories of unbelievable hardship and devastating change; yet also of kindness, courage, resilience and humour. |