East Enders' Postcards - Softcover

Girling, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752424947 ISBN 13: 9780752424941

Publisher: The History Press, 2002

Synopsis

This fascinating collection of over 200 archive postcards explores the communities of Stepney, Poplar and Bethnal Green in the East End of London, before they were amalgamated in 1965 to form the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Introduced in the last decade of the nineteenth century, the new medium of the picture postcard soared in popularity as a previously image-starved Britain began to be pictured as never before, while postcards of local and national events were often on sale within hours. Their appeal was enhanced by the fact that they could be posted to anywhere in the country for only on halfpenny. This striking selection of old views from the capital city's East End combines popular sights with everyday scenes; from aerial views to Tower Bridge, the River Thames and London Docks to vistas of terraced houses, shops and businesses, as well as trams, streets and buildings which have long since disappeared. Images of King George V's Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1935, along with markets at Brick Lane and Sclater Street, reflect the traditional community spirit for which this area of London is renowned. East Enders' Postcards is a valuable pictorial history which will reawaken nostalgic memories for some, while offering a unique glimpse into the past for others.

About this title

About the Author:

London born Brian Girling's thirty years as a postcard dealer has meant that he has access to an extensive private archive of historic London images. Brian is the author of several previous London titles.

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0752424947
• ISBN 13: 9780752424941
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128