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This is an audio compilation of interview extracts recalling the Belgrave area in Leicester, in the early 20th Century. The village atmosphere of the area is recalled, along with the nickname ‘Dummytown’ due to the fact that people living there had very large families. The small community of local shops is remembered, and one of the most vivid recollections for contributors is the queues of women at George Norton’s pawnshop, pawning items in order to have money for groceries whilst waiting for their husbands wages to arrive. Interviewees also talk about local entertainment in the area, such as the cinema, the travelling fair, magic lantern shows and the Belgrave Working Men’s Club. There are detailed descriptions of the locale, including the baths in Cossington Street, and the canal barges passing through the area. Childhood anecdotes recall the movement of cattle to market, alongside day trips out and the local fairs. Other memories include the National School, Mellar Street School and the teachers who taught there. The original recording is held by the East Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA ref. 393, LO/013/C13), more information can be found at http://www.le.ac.uk/emoha/. This audio recording lats 27 minutes and 19 seconds.
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Interviewee - Bevans, Mr
Interviewee - Stretton, Mrs
Interviewee - Preston, Mrs
Interviewee - Bailey, Mrs
Interviewee - Marston, Mrs
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Community & Local Groups
Oral History
History
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| Contributors: |
East Midlands Oral History Archive - Copyright Holder
Bell, Mr - Interviewee
Rudkin, Mrs - Interviewee
Martin, Mr - Interviewee
McDonagh, Miss - Interviewee
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01 / 01 / 1989
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English
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United Kingdom
Leicester
Belgrave
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Community Media Association has non exclusive rights for the use of the work in The Showcase, but the overall copyright rests with East Midlands Oral History Archive. Copyright East Midlands Oral History Archive.
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