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Interview
1263, AT/15/A
Arqueotex Project Collection

Speaker: Anon., - 0, Interviewee, Male, Hosiery worker
Speaker: Murray, R, Interviewer, Female

Summary of interview item: Talks about working in hosiery in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. Mentions Friday treats, Christmas Club, pensions, holiday pay, decline of trade. Describes changes in Earl Shilton, discipline, dinner time, adult school dancing lessons, grandparents' and parents' work in hosiery, holidays, staying with grandparents, seaside visits, factory work, Hinckley and Earl Shilton rivalry, changing careers, wages, piece work.
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Marital Status: Married, Children:
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Location: County: Leicestershire
Location: Town/Place: Earl Shilton
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Language: English

Recording Date: 17/2/1998
Playing time: 45 mins
Access Restrictions: Name withheld Item Copyright: ERDF Cult Herit Proj & N.Warwick & Hink College
Summary: Yes
Transcription: No
Copies: Yes
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