I was really pleased to be invited to the launch later this month of a new book by local Forest Gate historian, John Walker. Check out @e7_nowandthen
This will take place at https://www.newhambooks.co.uk/ where you can also order the book (Pub 26 Aug 2021 ISBN 978-1-7399142-0-2. £12.99 from all good bookstores).
One of the very last history events I attended before the first lockdown in 2020 was a talk followed by a guided walk led by John at the site of the Forest Gate Childrens workhouse.
On New Year's Day this year, myself and my fellow ward Councillor, John Whitworth laid a wreath in remembrance of the 26 young boys killed in the fire at the workhouse in 1890.
(I also by coincidence know John's son, FT journalist, Owen Walker via the pensions world and must get around to write up an appreciation of his excellent book on the Neil Woodford scandal which was also published this year).
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I run HGS Heritage - Hampstead Garden Suburb’s Virtual Museum. Please visit hgsheritage.org.uk to check us out. We would very much like to display your excellent and revealing article featured in Spitalfields Life. This shows a new dimension in Henrietta’s life which needs a wider readership. As you are aware Hampstead Garden Suburb also has close ties with Toynbee Hall. Please let me know at judy@hgsheritage.org.uk. Judy Smith
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