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Interview
762, WS/001/16
Walnut Street

Speaker: Riddington, Connie, 1918 - 0, Interviewee, Female,
Speaker: Hyde, Colin, Interviewer, Male

Summary of interview item: Describes family home and general memories of Walnut Street area of Leicester. Brief descriptions of childhood, early jobs, living conditions during Second World War. Lists shops on New Bridge Street. Talks about working at Russell's hosiery. Gives opinions on parking and shopping facilities in area, and local City Challenge project.
Place of birth: Leicester
Education:
Marital Status: Widowed, Children:
Father's Occupation: Shopkeeper, Hosiery manager
Mother's Occupation: Shopkeeper
Location: County: Leicestershire
Location: Town/Place: Leicester
Periods Covered: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
Language: English

Recording Date: 7/10/1994
Playing time:
Access Restrictions: Full consent Item Copyright: EMOHA
Summary: Yes
Transcription: No
Copies: Yes
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