E7 Now & Then: Unit 4 + 2

Many of the contributors to this blog are local authors who have published books on or about the area that are currently available at either/both Newham Bookshop, The Emporium, 8 Sebert Road, or online, Below is a selection published over over the last two or three years, and all come highly recommended!

Forest Gate - A Short Illustrated History, by Mark Gorman and Peter Williams, £10.

Wanstead Flats – A Short Illustrated History, by Mark Gorman and Peter Williams, £10.

Saving The People’s Forest, by Mark Gorman, £16.99. The struggle to preserve Epping Forest (including Wanstead Flats) as common land for public use in the 19th century.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Abuse, Neglect and fire in Forest Gate's children's workhouse 1854-1907 by John Walker, £12.99.

Jack in Clink, by DH Smith, £9.99 The lastest in Derek’s 14-book detective fiction series, set in Forest Gate.

Between Heaven and Earth: A Journey with My Grandfather, by Robert Nurden, £10. Robert’s account of the very adventurous and action-packed life of his (sometimes local!) grandfather.

I Always Wanted To Be A Dad: Men Without Children, by Robert Nurden £10.00. Robert’s highly personal and moving account of the impact of involuntary childlessness for men.