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Her father was a member of the fire brigade and motorman for the Merryweather.
12 children lived together on the same lane, rented rooms to the families on their street.
Ran errands for a Mrs Wall, she was elderly and made a living by making and repairing corsets.
St. Giles Sunday School on Sundays.
Had frequent unattendances at school due to helping to nurse her mother in her confinements.
Started working at the “Brook” factory, always had an interest in sewing.
Joined a concert group and became a member of the chorus in the Mayflower pageant.
Joined a small firm from Bond Street by the name of Birdsall.
Met her husband at twenty-five.
Mentions her second daughter, Audrey.
Had five grandchildren.
Riding tricycles, hide in parcel delivery baskets.
Had fun taking trips to the shop.
Attended St. Giles Sunday School.
Had fun meeting boyfriends or having treats by helping at a confectioners.
Attended a dance with a Mr. Thomas, a pawnbroker.
A murder was committed in a house in the lane where she was born, parts of a woman’s body were found in copper. WWI
During WWI, girls were needed to deliver telegrams, and could get paid 2/6 per week.
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