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Book review: ‘My Dad, the Guv’nor’ by Kelly McLean

Tabitha Potts reviews My Dad, the Guv’nor, Kelly McLean’s autobiography about growing up as the daughter of Lenny McLean, the

‘Swimming with Stingrays’ book review

One issue any autobiography faces is that it is about the messy subject that is real life. Narrative threads are

Review: ‘The Sweet Science of Bruising’ at Wilton’s Music Hall

This entertaining and moving play set in Wilton's Music Hall brings together four very different women to tell the story of Victorian lady boxers.

‘Breaking Dad’ book review – an extraordinary tale wryly told

Tabitha Potts is a writer who lives in East London, an area which inspires much of her work. She has

‘The Story of the Huguenots’ book review

Many visitors walk around the streets of East London and admire the unique architecture and the elegant houses with their

Striking a Light by Louise Raw shines new light on Matchgirl strikes

Striking a Light is a fascinating account of the Bryant & May match girls’ strike of 1888 (or matchwomen as