From the office to peeling onions (1955-1997)
Janet worked as a typist at a building company and for a tea merchants before having a family. Later she got paid by the tray,
Janet worked as a typist at a building company and for a tea merchants before having a family. Later she got paid by the tray,
Henry learned the engineering trade on the job and dedicated his working life to the study of the workplace. He implemented many innovations and improved
Gordon trained as mechanic with the REME, with whom he served in Germany. After working briefly for Mann Egerton’s in Norwich he trained as a
Barbara was an eminent figure in social work since graduating in 1962. She tells of her experiences and the development of social work over the
Peter did an apprenticeship at an agricultural and general engineers. He worked for a large manufacturer of agricultural machinery, travelling throughout the UK, Ireland and
Stuart tells us about his life working on a fruit farm, teaching students in Kent and being a warden at Winterton Dunes. School and agricultural
Brian reflects upon the things he learnt from the different jobs he had over the course of his working life – from working in a
Carolyn tells of her working life from her art training and holiday jobs (including supplying embroidery materials to Judi Dench!) through to qualified occupational therapy
Anne describes the working life of a grammar-school educated woman with secretarial training working for an optician in Bury and then for a well-known Thetford
Kevin’s grandfather worked as a warrener in the battle area, his father at Lynford Hall which was used by American servicemen, and he himself for