About this Event
Find out about a community who erected a memorial to the death of their young from World War One trench warfare, the heaviest of any single road in London. A local working-class artist who led action against the fascists. And a community devastated by the largest loss of civilian life during World War Two, who battled to have the truth revealed and erect a memorial.
Some of the stories are part of a wider history such as Huguenot silk weavers whose riots and actions against changing working conditions led to public executions as a warning to others. A corrupt businessman, property developer, magistrate and politician whose increasing wealth and power led to the shrinking living standards of the very people he was supposed to support. A physician who studied the local streets and challenged the authorities to change practices to prevent disease. And an architect who introduced innovative, pioneer working-class housing to replace the slums.
Discover their stories on this guided walk.
(All photos have been taken by Gail Golding or are in the public domain)
Event venue & nearby stays
Bethnal Green, Cambridge Heath Road, London, United Kingdom
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