Entertainment and Media

A Jarrolds Story – and the circus (1950s-1980s)

Margaret tells us about her life working at Norwich City Hall then at Jarrolds, and being part of a circus family. My working history starts

From banking to music (1940s-1960s)

Peter began work at the Midland Bank at 16 before the war. At the same time, he was the compere of a concert party playing

Printing and photography (1950s-2007)

Trevor moved to Norfolk and worked in printing until 1993 when he was made redundant from HMSO. He then took up photography full time and

Printing Co-ordinator, The Birmingham Mail (1940s-1950s)

Margaret tells us about her time with the Birmingham Mail as the only woman working in the office. Austin Motor Works My mother worked for

The costume designer (1950s-1970s)

Although Elizabeth wanted to be a fashion designer she became a costume designer for theatre and the BBC where she worked on many iconic shows

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