Stories

Toys and Sport at Jarrolds (1935-1976)

Alan describes working in Jarrolds’ toy and sports department for 41 years and the many changes he witnessed during that time. Early life In 1912/13

Jarrolds’ Restaurant manageress (1950s-1960s)

Doris was born in Norwich and was manageress of the restaurant at Jarrolds. I was born in Norwich and went to school at St Giles

The Fenland agricultural worker in the 1920’s and 1930’s

Robert talks about conditions for agricultural labourers and village life in Fenland during the 1920’s and ’30s. They were usually called Agricultural Labourers. This was

Education from Experience or from College? (1970s)

Cyril expresses his opinion on whether experience or education is the key to success in the steel works. I am 84 years of age –

A Sackable Offence (1950s)

Sheila worked as a comptometer operator in Manchester. At the age of fifteen, in 1952, I took a job in an office of a Textile

Working Hours (1950s)

VWP submitted this comment to WISEArchive in 2005. I was a Personnel Officer (Kayser Bondar & Yardleys) during the 1950s & a member of the

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

Assumptions (20th Century)

Jeremy reflects on his life experiences around the world, especially in Africa and how his outlook changed over the decades. Why they never get it

The Post Office (1950s-1990)

Alan gave us this description of his working life at the Post Office and in telecommunications. Preamble I had a basic education and left school

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