About the East End
What part of London is the East End?
The industrial part of London.
Why did people come to the East End?
To find work.
Name one place of worship mentioned in the text.
A mosque / a church / a synagogue.
What are famous throughout the world in the East End?
The markets.
What is a person born in the East End traditionally called?
A cockney.
Where is the East End located?
To the east of the City.
What kind of life did some immigrants want?
A better life.
Which three places of worship are mentioned?
A mosque, a church and a synagogue.
What is the name of the famous market?
Petticoat Lane Market.
What accent do cockneys have?
A London accent.
What helped the East End grow?
The growth of industry and the port of London.
Why did some people leave their countries?
For religious or political reasons.
Are these places of worship far apart?
No, they are not very far apart.
When does Petticoat Lane Market take place?
Every Sunday morning.
What letter do cockneys often drop at the beginning of words?
The letter H.
What can you find along the river banks?
Wharfs and warehouses.
What did immigrants bring with them?
Their customs, traditions, religions and skills.
What does this tell us about the East End?
People from different cultures and religions live there.
What do street-salesmen sell?
All kinds of goods.
How do cockneys pronounce some vowel sounds?
They pronounce some vowel sounds differently.
Why was the port important to the East End?
It helped the area grow and provided work.
How did immigrants influence the East End?
They introduced new traditions, religions, skills and industries.
Why is the East End culturally diverse?
Because immigrants from different countries brought their own customs and religions.
Why do street-salesmen attract customers?
They promise high-quality goods at lower prices than in the West End.
Which famous playwright described cockney pronunciation in Pygmalion?
Bernard Shaw.