This book is about a street in Manchester, England around the turn of the century, though it spans at least twenty years. It mostly focuses on the rivalry between the Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, and the established Anglo-Saxons. It has that epic plot, where families move in, their children go off to War, lots of mention of current events and fads. As a descendant of Jews who settled in Manchester, I found this a pleasant way to learn about what life could have been like for my great-grandparents...but anyone looking to learn about the immigrant experience should find it decent reading.