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Handsome Frank Rossi took Matty Gilbie away from her working class roots in Bermondsey, East London and promised her fame and fortune. In America, the Cockney Canary would become a movie star. As his wife, she would be half of a power couple, fêted and adored by all. But the Wall Street Crash of 1929 puts paid to all that, and as Frank becomes more violent and unstable, Matty flees in the dead of night. Once home in Bermondsey, she goes into hiding and starts desperately looking for work.

Bermondsey is the larder of London with its bustling docks, spice mill, tannery and factories. Milly Colman knows she's lucky. Working at Southwell's jam factory all week means she can have a pay packet and a laugh with her mates come Saturday. It's a welcome escape from home, where Milly must protect her mother and sisters from her father's violent temper. When autumn comes, hop-picking in Kent gives all the Colman women a longed-for respite

London, 1935. Ruby is always hungry, but she will go without if it means her young brothers can eat. 1930s Bermondsey might be called the larder of London, with its pie, pickle and jam factories, but for the poor working classes, starvation is a heartbeat away. When Ruby's neighbour suggests she go to the Methodist Mission for free food, Ruby knows her father will be furious, but that she has no other option.

Bloomsbury presents Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts by Mary Gibson, read by Sarah Edwards. The captivating bestseller about a factory girl in Bermondsey during World War 1. Britain, 1911. Strikes and riots erupt countrywide as the shadow of the Great War looms over Europe. But in one small...

A weekly deep‑dive into the systems, strategies, and real‑world field knowledge that help contractors, new and seasoned, build a profitable and sustainable property preservation business. From work order breakdowns to vendor tips, compliance, pricing, and industry trends, this show gives you the insider perspective you won’t find anywhere else.

After eight years in the ATS, Hattie Wright returns to a Bermondsey she doesn't recognise. After journeying across the world to Australia to marry her beloved, Clara is betrayed and returns penniless, homeless and trying to raise a child in the face of prejudice. While war widow, Lou, has lost more than most in the war. The lifelong friendship these women forge while working in the fur factory will help them overcome crippling grief and prejudice in post-war Britain and to find hope in tomorrow.

Bloomsbury presents Gunner Girls and Fighter Boys by Mary Gibson, read by Sarah Edwards. An incredible story of ordinary women living extraordinary lives, from the bestselling author of Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts. London, 1939. As the Blitz hits London, two sisters from Bermondsey find...

Saint Rose of Lima, T.O.S.D. (April 20, 1586 – August 24, 1617), was a Spanish colonist in Lima, Peru, who became known for both her life of severe asceticism and her care of the needy of the city through her own private efforts. A lay member of the Dominican Order, she was the first person born in the Americas to be canonized by the Catholic Church. (Summary from Wikipedia)

A podcast by Mary Vogt and Sharisse Zeroonian that explores the intersection of art, health, and disability.

A biography of Saint Joan of Arc, geared towards children, but also can easily be enjoyed by adults.

A poetic version of the Psalms by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) and his sister, Mary Sidney Herbert, the Countess of Pembroke (1561-1621). "It is possible that the original Autograph manuscript of Sir Philip Sidney may still exist in the library at Wilton. It would have been desirable to have ascertained this, as it might prove which were versified by him, and which by his sister. This I have not been able to accomplish." Some of the Psalms may have been written by a third party. The Christian Remembrancer magazine for June, 1821 contains a paper by Dr. Cotton on English Psalmody. In speaking ...

Emily Brontë (1818-1848) is best known for her only novel, "Wuthering Heights." She was born in Yorkshire, northern England, where her father was an Anglican curate. When Brontë was three years old her mother died of cancer. At the age of six she joined her three sisters briefly at the Clergy Daughters' School, where privations and abuse contributed to the deaths of two of them. Her elder sister, Charlotte, immortalized this terrible place in "Jane Eyre." In 1846 Emily Brontë, under the pseudonym Ellis Bell, published a selection of her poetry. In 1847 appeared her dark, gothic novel, "...

Her Comeback Story is a faith-based podcast where resilience meets real life, and women share what it truly looks like to rise again.Through honest, heartfelt conversations, each episode shares real stories of women navigating life transitions, overcoming emotional roadblocks, and rediscovering joy and purpose through faith. But this isn’t just about inspiration—it’s about transformation. You’ll also gain Mary’s life coaching insights to help you apply what you hear to your own life.Inspired by her book, Drawing on Faith: How to Make an Emotional Comeback and Reclaim Your Joy, this ...

Margaret of Angoulême, Queen of Navarre (Marguerite de Navarre), (1492-1549), was the sister of Francis I, King of France. She was highly-educated and was courted by the future Henry VIII of England. However, at the age of seventeen, she was married by royal decree to the untutored dolt, Charles IV of Alençon. After his death she wed Henry II of Navarre by whom she had a daughter (the mother of the future Henry IV of France) and a son, who died in infancy. The author takes us with Margaret on her perilous journey over the Pyrenees to Spain to attempt to free her brother, Francis, held ...

Gennaio 1946. Mentre Londra sta lentamente riemergendo dal buio della Seconda guerra mondiale, la scrittrice Juliet Ashton riceve una lettera misteriosa: un uomo le scrive dall'isola di Guernsey, dicendo di aver trovato il suo nome e il suo indirizzo all'interno di un vecchio libro.

In these translations from the Danish the author attempted to adhere strictly to the metres of the original, however in some, where this was not possible, she developed her own interpretations.

Leadership asks a lot of you. You’re expected to be decisive and empathetic. Strategic and human. Confident and calm, even when the pressure is rising. But what happens when the role starts to pull you away from yourself? Put Who First is a practical and deeply human guide to leading in wise relationship with yourself and others. It begins with a simple but powerful truth: who you are is how you lead. Written for leaders, managers, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for people, this book will help you stay steady, courageous, and clear in the moments that matter most.

Trauma-Informed Conversations From The NICU & Beyond. Hosted by Mary Coughlin of Caring Essentials and Alex Zavala of The NICU Dad.

1889 Rye, Sussex, England Joy by name, joy by nature, Miss Joy Parker loves nothing more than performing acts of kindness and making other people's lives brighter. Even the loss of her family's fortune and being forced to accept a job as lady's companion to the formidable Lady Hyacinth Montague...

Ten-year old Peggy Clayton and her two younger brothers, Teddy and Harry, live with their father, Dr. Clayton, and Nurse, a woman who has taken care of them since the death of their mother when Peggy was five. Peggy is a sweet and kind little girl with a big imagination and a great sense of fun. Peggy's Trial follows her adventures with her friends at school, the mischief she and her brothers cause poor old Nurse, and even Peggy’s being chased by a bull. But nothing can prepare Peggy, Teddy and Harry when they fear they may lose their beloved father to a stepmother. (Summary by Lee Ann ...