Life experiences

From an early age, Connie had a succession of jobs, often juggling more than one at a time to make ends meet but it was

John recalls his childhood during the Second World War in Thetford. Guns and soldiers in Thetford I was born in 1940 and I can remember

Mark recalls life as a civilian worker on a US airforce base during World War II, and later working on the land before entering the

Ethel was born in the little village of Newbold on Stour near Stratford on Avon. After she lost both parents when she was about 11

Nell talks to us about her life working in a silk factory, a laundry and looking after language students. My father was a Scotsman, he

Ronnie and Mary share their memories of living in Mile Cross and working in the shoe industry. Childhood – fresh bread and chestnuts Mary: I

Tilly describes a tough childhood in Mile Cross before a long and happy marriage, full of singing and dancing. Childhood and happy schooldays in Mile

Olive and Rosina grew up on the Mile Cross estate. They talk to us about their childhoods, what they think of the estate now, what

Sylvia describes what life has to offer in Mile Cross today and finds it a good place to live. I moved to Mile Cross in

Jeremy reflects on his life experiences around the world, especially in Africa and how his outlook changed over the decades. Why they never get it