Videos tagged with australia

Jayaben Desei- Grunwick Strikes Part 3

Jayaben Desei- Grunwick Strikes Part 3

Jayaben Desei worked at Grunwick film processing factory in Willesden, which was the stimulus for the great strike. The unions were keen to be seen supporting black workers and so, for the first time, the trade union leaders gave full support to black strikers. Up to 8,000 workers from across the country joined the picket.

An Australian Adventure - Part 2/2

An Australian Adventure - Part 2/2

Emma recalls her memories of moving to Australia from the UK as a child in 1981. How did the lack of technological advancement back then impact her experiences of moving to the other side of the world? Part 2 of 2

An Australian Adventure - Part 1/2

An Australian Adventure - Part 1/2

Emma recalls her memories of moving to Australia from the UK as a child in 1981. How did the lack of technological advancement back then impact her experiences of moving to the other side of the world? Part 1 of 2

Brian Whelan talks about Winning the Bronze medal for boxing in the 1962 Commonwealth Games

Brian Whelan talks about Winning the Bronze medal for boxing in the 1962 Commonwealth Games

Brian Whelan talks about his experiences leading up to, and during his fight in the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Including his break into boxing and the final days of his career.

Discovering diaries from 60 years ago.

Discovering diaries from 60 years ago.

When Rita was clearing out her mother's house after she had died, she came across her father's diary for 1947 - which was the year Rita's parents had met. She also came across around 100 letters which told the story of their courtship - which gave Rita a whole new perspective on her parents' lives and early love. It a heart-warming and lovely story, as told to Dermot Murnaghan.