Z1205/001

Female, living in Marston Moretaine for over 100 years b. 21.02.1901 100 year old woman who lived all her life in Marston Moretaine. Born 21 Feb 1901 (10th. child of 11; 7 brother & 3 sisters) Had 6 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren. Father - coalman "hawker", played organ at local chapel for 60 yrs, died aged 92yrs; mother (maiden name: Robinson), popular in village as source of helpful advice Memories of unmade roads & stout shoes; childhood games & experiences; village schooling (left aged 13yrs); courtship (lasted 13 yrs); married aged 26yrs; worked at electric lamp factory; life-long chapel-goer; holidays at Yarmouth annually; looked after by a daughter in old age. Husband, Stan, gave up drink in order to please her; became active Christian. Worked in brickworks. Ran cricket club, allowed no bad language. Original interview = 60 mins

13 March 2001

From: 1901 To: 2001

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hawker, Cryselco Limited, coal trade, cricket, brick worker, games, CHILDREN, Methodist chapels, MARSTON MORETAINE, Great Yarmouth