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Professor William J. Fishman discusses his book "The Streets of East London"

BROADCAST: Oct. 5, 1982 | DURATION: 00:47:55

Synopsis

Professor William J. Fishman explores topics from his book “The Streets of East London.” He discusses Cockney culture, poverty, labor, and history in East London.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 5, 1982

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
47 minutes, 55 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - United Kingdom Working, Labor, Economy Architecture, Design, Urban Planning

People

Educators Historians

Tags

Fishman, W. J. (William J. )--Interviews Fishman, W. J. (William J.). Streets of East London. Poor--England--London. Historians--British--20th century--Interviews College teachers--British--20th century--Interviews London (England)--Social conditions WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Cockney slang London, England Prostitution--London Charrington, Frederick, 1850-1936 Barnardo, Thomas John, 1845-1905 Lloyd, Marie, 1870-1922 Matchgirls' strike--England--19th Century Besant, Annie, 1847-1933 Labor activism

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