Interview
781, LO/145/096/B
Leicester Oral History Archive Collection
Speaker: Falkner, Mrs, - , Interviewee, Female,
Speaker: , Interviewer,
Summary of interview item: Joint interview with wife recalling childhood and early life. Talks about the pawnshop and jobs he did while still at school and becoming a Post Office messenger boy when he left school. Mrs Falkner describes sweets and both describe games played as a child. They talk about 'penny matinees at the cinema and the music hall. Washing and other housekeeping chores are described. Recall church on Sunday and school. Recalls wartime rationing.
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Marital Status: Married, Children:
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Location: County: Leicestershire
Location: Town/Place: Leicester
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Language: English
Recording Date: 1/1/1985
Playing time: 1 hr
Access Restrictions: no consent Item Copyright: EMOHA
Summary: Yes
Transcription: No
Copies: yes
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