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Interview
1279, AT/31/A
Arqueotex Project Collection

Speaker: Taylor, Tony, - 0, Interviewee, Male, Hosiery worker
Speaker: Murray, R, Interviewer, Female

Summary of interview item: Outlines work progress from following father in hosiery at Atkins, Hinckley [Leicestershire], through Davenport's, Sketchley's, then Bennett's for ten years. Mentions small holding where tended animals before and after work, period in Royal Air Force, knitter earning good money, fully fashioned stockings. Describes social side of work.
Place of birth:
Education:
Marital Status: Married, Children:
Father's Occupation: Hosiery Knitter
Mother's Occupation:
Location: County: Leicestershire
Location: Town/Place: Hinckley
Periods Covered:
Language: English

Recording Date: 13/10/1998
Playing time: 1 hr 5 mins
Access Restrictions: Full clearance Item Copyright: ERDF Cult Herit Proj & N.Warwick & Hink College
Summary: Yes
Transcription: No
Copies: Yes
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