Comments on: Sophie Spielman, Victorious Campaigner https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/08/16/sophie-spielman-victorious-campaigner/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Sun, 18 Aug 2019 17:49:46 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 By: Rachel Matthews https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/08/16/sophie-spielman-victorious-campaigner/#comment-1305021 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 17:49:46 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176224#comment-1305021 An important victory against a background of property development all over London. A reminder that bricks and mortar are more than an investment. People live in these homes, have neighbours and connections from all walks of life. The glossy marketing adverts and hoardings never tell these stories.

]]> By: Mary-Ann Tait https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/08/16/sophie-spielman-victorious-campaigner/#comment-1304983 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:36:06 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176224#comment-1304983 This gives me hope. It shows that “normal” people protesting against large institutions CAN win and create change from the roots up.

]]> By: Bailey Jones https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/08/16/sophie-spielman-victorious-campaigner/#comment-1304785 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 12:25:13 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176224#comment-1304785 Such a wonderful victory for Sophie and her neighbours.

Sophie’s story also brings out the often hidden histories of London’s diverse people. Her life combines the ordinary with the rich and the interesting. She would make a great interviewee on the radio. I would love to hear her on Desert Island Discs or BBC Radio London.
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]]> By: Georgia Burg https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/08/16/sophie-spielman-victorious-campaigner/#comment-1304602 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:54:28 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176224#comment-1304602 I enjoyed reading about Sophie and her life. I’m so glad everyone was victorious in their battle to save the two buildings that are their homes. There is seldom any good news on the news sites. Shouldn’t the BBC feature at least a good news story once at week; I thought that was somewhat their duty to the public.
Thank you again for your very interesting stories. I enjoy your blog daily.

]]> By: Adele https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/08/16/sophie-spielman-victorious-campaigner/#comment-1304598 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:27:47 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176224#comment-1304598 Sophie is an inspiration to all. Well done Sophie and neighbors for not giving up!

]]> By: Paul Loften https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/08/16/sophie-spielman-victorious-campaigner/#comment-1304575 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:24:50 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176224#comment-1304575 I could not think of anything more appropriate as a celebration, then to publish this interview with a beautiful woman who is the most senoir resident of Treves House and has fought for her right to live there. Thank you GA !

]]> By: Caroline Bottomley https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/08/16/sophie-spielman-victorious-campaigner/#comment-1304566 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:22:03 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176224#comment-1304566 Bravo, excellent story and really well done, that’s a great achievement

]]> By: Mathilde Grange https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/08/16/sophie-spielman-victorious-campaigner/#comment-1304558 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 08:49:35 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176224#comment-1304558 Bravo, Sophie. A beautiful woman, inside and out.

]]> By: Laura Williamson https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/08/16/sophie-spielman-victorious-campaigner/#comment-1304539 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 06:26:06 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176224#comment-1304539 Congratulations Sophie and your fellow campaigners on this inspiring victory. I fervently hope that the local authority will now spend the money they should on maintaining your homes, for you and future generations.

]]> By: Jill Wilson https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/08/16/sophie-spielman-victorious-campaigner/#comment-1304535 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 06:03:21 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176224#comment-1304535 Go Sophie! a great victory….

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