John Niven

Part of "Seven childhoods" set. Reads from his own written reminiscences. War years - briefly evacuated. Tonsilitis. Gateshead Fell, the street, snow of 1947, playing games on nearby fields, the cinema and the library. Shopping - the local Co-op and its departments and wrapping of food. The house - kitchen, uses of rooms. Father made model ships for him for Christmas. Listening to radio and gramophone. Occasional day trips in old car. Christmas. Grandmother's cooking and her house, old-fashioned. Aunt had singing lessons. Other grandparents and their house. School - primary school classroom and memories of teachers. Joined boys brigade and Sunday school. Glimpse of Queen's car in 1947. Anticipation of going to secondary school.

Location: Gateshead
County: Tyne and Wear
AUD2008-37

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