Based on research from numerous sources and woven together into an engaging narrative, this former Radio Four ‘Book of the Week’ by Wendy Moore tells the story of the Endell Street Military Hospital – the only hospital in England ever to be run and staffed entirely by women, located in the parish of St Giles-in-the-Fields. Wendy Moore will be giving a talk for The St Giles Society on Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 7pm at St Giles-in-the-Fields. Tickets £5 available at this link.
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Friday, 23 August 2024
BOOK REVIEW-Endell Street. The Women who ran Britain’s Trailblazing Military Hospital
Based on research from numerous sources and woven together into an engaging narrative, this former Radio Four ‘Book of the Week’ by Wendy Moore tells the story of the Endell Street Military Hospital – the only hospital in England ever to be run and staffed entirely by women, located in the parish of St Giles-in-the-Fields. Wendy Moore will be giving a talk for The St Giles Society on Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 7pm at St Giles-in-the-Fields. Tickets £5 available at this link.
Thursday, 16 November 2023
An introduction to the neighbourhood of St Giles
I was asked to write a short introduction to the chapter on the neighbourhood of St Giles for "Hidden Histories" edited by Dave Hill and published by the Central District Alliance, our local Business Improvement District. The book can be downloaded at this link. My text is below.
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