Stories

Jarrolds Chemistry Department (1938-1952)

Mr B describes starting work in 1938 at sixteen in Jarrolds’ Chemistry Department, and becoming an expert in cameras. I was born in Ringland, Norfolk

The world is my oyster (1960-2022)

Pearl talks to us about her life, from her nursing training, raising a family, WI committees and markets, short term foster caring and fundraising. I

My life at sea (1968-2018)

David tells us about his working life firstly on trawlers and then on supply boats. A career that took him all over the world and

Taleweaver (1960-2022)

Chris gained his commercial pilot’s licence when he was 20. After eight years as a flying instructor attached to the US Air Force, he worked

Survival to Success (1965-2000s)

Alice tells us about her interesting and varied life, from shepherding and selling double glazing, to house clearances and pea harvesting. I was born in

A career in accountancy – engineering, ducks and the NHS (1978-2022)

Tony tells us about his long business career, starting in accountancy at an engineering company through selling ducks to Denmark and ending in a company