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West End Girls by Barbara Tate

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West End Girls by Barbara Tate

A vivid and deeply personal memoir of post-war Soho, preserving the friendships, hardships and extraordinary lives of the women Barbara Tate came to know there.

From Dad's Collection

This copy comes from my dad's personal collection. Dad was an actor and scriptwriter with a genuine interest in distinctive voices, social history and books that preserved experiences which might otherwise be forgotten. His collection remains an important part of Kate's Treasures15, with each book now looking for a new home where it can continue to be read and appreciated.

In West End Girls, Barbara Tate recounts her own experiences in post-war Soho, where as a young woman she became maid, confidante and protector to Mae, one of the area's working girls. Through Tate's memories, the book opens a window onto a side of 1940s London rarely recorded with such immediacy and compassion.

Friendship, rivalry, danger and resilience sit alongside the everyday realities of life in Soho, creating both a personal memoir and a valuable piece of London social history. Tate writes about the women she knew as individuals rather than stereotypes, preserving their humour, vulnerability and complicated lives.

An absorbing choice for readers interested in memoir, women's social history, post-war London and the hidden lives of Soho.

About This Book

Format
Hardback with Dust Jacket

Author
Barbara Tate

Publisher
Seven Dials

Language
English

Book Type
Memoir & Social History

Reader Interest
Post-War Soho & Women's History

Condition

Pre-owned and in good overall condition. The dust jacket shows general wear from storage and handling. The pages and spine remain structurally sound, with a few small marks visible. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

Arya's Approval

What gives this memoir its weight is the way it preserves real lives that could easily have disappeared from the historical record. Tate writes with warmth and compassion about women whose choices were often shaped by circumstance, expectation and the need to survive.

★★★★★ 5 Paws from Arya

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Sent by Royal Mail Tracked 48.

Memoir & Historical Content Information

This memoir discusses prostitution, hardship, exploitation, dangerous relationships and the lives of women working in post-war Soho.

It reflects the language, social attitudes and circumstances of the period described and may contain adult or distressing subject matter.

Pre-Owned Book Information

This is a pre-owned book from a personal collection. Covers, dust jackets, page edges and bindings may show signs of age, storage and previous handling.

Every effort has been made to describe its condition accurately. Please examine the photographs alongside the written condition description before ordering.

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