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Market Harborough Museum CollectionPhysical DetailNumber of items in the collection: 207
Venues where the material can be listened to: Record Office, EMOHA, Market Harborough Museum Media available on: CD. Collection History The majority of the recordings
in this collection were made between 1984 and 1985, many as part of the 'In Service' project
on Domestic Service and the 'Hidden Harborough' project, both conducted
by the Museum. Additional interviews were recorded between 1986 and 1987. Note that the collection is not on the EMOHA online catalogue and the catalogue is hard copy only.
What the Collection ContainsThe interviews in this collection cover details about life in Market
Harborough from the Hidden Harborough project, which include recollections
on the Quakers Yard, Kings Head Place and work in the Co-op before 1940.
Other interviews look at the theme of domestic service and provide an
extensive insight into the below stairs world at such places as Thornby
Hall and Kensington Palace, as well as more ordinary households.
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