Oral Reminiscence

Oral Reminiscence Welbourn

Click on the links below to hear interviews that Ridges & Furrows has conducted in Welbourn and discover stories from its history.

A Bit and a Bob | Yvonne O'Neil talks about work in the village and social clubs during her childhood. Interviewer: Jack & Tom Livingstone, Dave Reeves. 21 January 2017, The Joiner's Arms.
A House Sale was a Big Event | Jacky Birkett talks about early school life, house prices and the social reaction to a house being sold in the village. Interviewer: Annie Burton, Danny Pedler. 21 January 2017, The Joiner's Arms.
The First Television in the Village | Jacky Birkett tells a great story about the death of Shep Harrod and also buying a television. Interviewer: Annie Burton, Danny Pedler. 21 January 2017, The Joiner's Arms.
Childhood of a Farmer's Daughter | Jean Lucas describes her father's farm, livestock and her free childhood roaming the countryside. Interviewer: Dave Reeves. 21 January 2017, Welbourn Farms Ltd.
Welbourn's Milk Delivery in the 1930s | John Gash talks about the old system of milk delivery in the village. Interviewer: Dave Reeves, Jim Birkett. 4 April 2017, Orchard Lane, Welbourn.
Life as the Village Baker | John Gash describes the old methods of baking and his working hours. Interviewer: Dave Reeves, Jim Birkett. 4 April 2017, Orchard Lane, Welbourn.
Lifting Bales and Hicking Sticks | Rod Thompson talks about farming practices in Welbourn. Interviewer: Dave Reeves. 20 June 2017, Welbourn.
Haystacks | Rod Thompson talks about harvesting wheat in Welbourn. Interviewer: Dave Reeves. 20 June 2017, Welbourn.