Maurice Peacock

Lived in Shildon till 14 years old, poor family. Outlines his jobs. Father in mines beneath the house. Street games - boiling chips in axle grease, smoking a pipe, stealing from goods yard, playing football. The walk to school. Sunday school. Buildings in the area. Deprivations of the Depression years. 1925 wagonway celebrations. Local police. Uncle's double seat toilet. Father's moleskin trousers. Vehicles on the roads. Making igloos. Soup from the Salvation Army in General Strike. Going to the cinema. No class distinction amonst children. Home remedies. Given extra chores if disobeyed parents. Tricks on neighbouts, boolers and marbles. World war two - erasing evidence of leave.

Location: Shildon
County: Durham
AUD2009-122

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