ABSTRACT

Point of Arrival (1975) examines the experiences of the various immigrant groups – the Huguenots, Irish, Jews, Pakistanis – who have made their home in the East End of London. This was their point of arrival in a new country, and for many it was the only England they were to know.

chapter One|5 pages

Pagan Place

chapter Two|9 pages

The Garden Suburb

chapter Three|13 pages

On the Waterfront

chapter Four|10 pages

Profitable Strangers

chapter Five|13 pages

Troublesome Strangers

chapter Six|22 pages

The Double Burden

chapter Seven|12 pages

Christmas Day in the Workhouse

chapter Eight|24 pages

Home of Good Causes

chapter Nine|11 pages

Jacob the Ripper

chapter Ten|16 pages

Perfect Strangers

chapter Eleven|26 pages

The Deluge

chapter Twelve|31 pages

Men at Work and Play

chapter Thirteen|26 pages

The Two Communities

chapter Fourteen|10 pages

To Arms

chapter Fifteen|18 pages

Blitz

chapter Sixteen|20 pages

Gentle Folk