
Gilbert Austin
Gilbert recalls growing up in Marfleet Village during the Second World War and being evacuated to Hook near Goole. Gilbert’s first job was working as a ticket boy for London… Read more Gilbert Austin →
Here you can listen to a selection of some of the recordings in the archive that feature prominent memories about relationships, marriage and family life. You can use the search bar above to help you explore the archive in more depth.
Gilbert recalls growing up in Marfleet Village during the Second World War and being evacuated to Hook near Goole. Gilbert’s first job was working as a ticket boy for London… Read more Gilbert Austin →
Shirley begins by discussing her early life at home and her experience of having a Maltese mother and some of the cultural differences they had. She talks about school and… Read more Shirley Hall →
Patricia describes her life growing up in the Hessle Road area. She discusses playing truant and the mischief she would cause as a child. She also talks about her married… Read more Pat Marrow →
Rosemary grew up in a family of eight children and her father died early. Her mother worked very hard, having several jobs, so the children did chores, including going to… Read more Rosemary Bower →
Description of growing up in a family veterinary in Hull during and after the Second World War. Childhood in busy happy family. Park Street bombed, had to move out. Describes… Read more Jean Powell →
Janet describes growing up on Spring Bank in the 1940s and being bombed out during the Second World War. She attended Park Road School, Constable School and Greatfield High School.… Read more Janet Wall →
Carole reminisces about early life in St Stephen’s Square, childhood games and adventures. Growing up, courtship, marriage and married life feature, as does going to the pictures in Hull. Carole… Read more Carole Myers →
Dennis describes how he and his wife Sylvia met, courting, their first kiss, their wedding day and later their married life in the 1950s. He talks about his childhood in… Read more Dennis & Sylvia Davey →
Eileen talks about her life from childhood just before the Second World War. Details of where she lived and life in Hull during and after the war. She talks about… Read more Eileen Hosie →
Pauline talks about growing up during the Second World War, school life and starting work. She talks about social activities; ballet, films, music, dancing in the 1950s and 1960s. She… Read more Pauline Robinson →
Rita describes her life growing up on North Hull estate during the Second World War. She talks about different items they collected in order to save money. Rita knew very… Read more Rita Bartle →
We will be adding full notes for this interview in the near future. Please check back soon! Please note due to an error with the recorder there is a small… Read more Josephine Kirk →