Christmas 2017

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The Lower Clapton Tales
Published by Hackney Historic
Buildings Trust and written by
Carolyn Clark, who also
co-wrote The Shoreditch Tales,
The Lower Clapton Tales is a
fascinating look at life in and
around Lower Clapton in the
20th century, as told by people
born and bred or living in the
area for a long time.
You don’t have to look far for
some local Christmas reading,
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It is lavishly illustrated with
contemporary photographs and
material. More than 50 local
people contributed their stories
and photos, never made public
before, to create this book.
Living memories are woven
with historical accounts to tell
sometimes humorous,
sometimes moving, and often
surprising stories of life in
Lower Clapton.
The book contains over 120
photos, map and illustrations
from Victorian times to the
modern day.
As well as making a great
gift this Christmas, the book
is a useful publication for
those wanting an interesting
perspective on the history of
Hackney.
It will rekindle memories for
people who have known the
area for a long time and would
be a great way to find out about
Lower Clapton for newcomers.
Secret Whitechapel
Find out about the hidden
history of Whitechapel. Where
can you find the infamous
message by Jack the Ripper
that has continually perplexed
historians and led to much
debate over the years? Or
where is the natural oasis in
the middle of Whitechapel?
These and many other secrets
are revealed in this new book
by Louis Berk and Rachel
Kolsky. £14.99 from local book
shops, Kindle, iBooks and Kobo.
Available from local retailers and
online, priced at £9.95.
Photo: Bellerby Globemakers
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