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Growing up in North London in the 1940's and 1950's

Growing up in North London in the 1940's and 1950's

In this story Michelle recalls growing up in North London in the the 1940's and 1950's; she remembers the cafe that her parents ran, and the hard work involved raising a family, and running a business in an era before timesaving devices were commonplace, and the things we are fortunate take for granted now, such as a bathroom, and a television were a luxury in those days.

A Story with a Plymouth Argyle Youth Team Football Player

A Story with a Plymouth Argyle Youth Team Football Player

Amelia Russell and James Weir interview Ben Clarvis about his life as a player on the youth team. We hear about how he got started, and what his training involves.

A North London Kitchen in the 1940's

A North London Kitchen in the 1940's

In this story in Michelle talks about her Grandmother's kitchen, or scullery, as it was called; she recalls wash day and scrubbing sheets on a washboard before putting rolling them through the mangle.

The Day I Danced With Gene Kelly

The Day I Danced With Gene Kelly

This is the story of the day my mother, Julia, was picked to dance with Gene Kelly, when he came to London to publicise a film called "An Invitation to The Dance". Julia recalls this special day, and remembers her time as a student at The Arts Educational School.

Friendship

Friendship

How a best friend is the difference between coping and not coping with life's more challenging, random and unexpected moments.