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Ted Morgan - Religion in Burnage
Ted describes tension between Catholics and Protestants in Burnage. Ted’s best friend was a Catholic which was unusual.
Ted Morgan - Playing Out in Burnage
Ted Morgan describes the games played on the streets of Burnage, and where he and his friends played as boys.
Ted Morgan - Mother's Work
After Ted’s father died, he describes his mother’s income and her job cleaning for a local doctor at his surgery on Burnage Lane.
Ted Morgan - Home on Arbor Avenue
Ted tells us about his parents moving to Burnage, his mother's work in the house, 'making do' during the war and the tree his brother planted in their back garden.
Ted Morgan - Childhood in Wartime Burnage
Ted tells us about his memories growing up in wartime Burnage.
Ted Morgan - Childhood Food Memories
Ted describes his wartime recollections of food, hid mother's soup and the quest for sweets!
Ted Morgan - Accidents and Illness
Ted describes an accident he experienced at school, being pushed home on bicycle by teachers where his mother then carried him on the bike to the doctors.
Ted Morgan - 'Burnage Days'
Ted recites his poem 'Burnage Days' about growing up in wartime Burnage.
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Acacia Days
Carole describes her time at the Acacias school in Burnage, detailing her journeys there, memories of the old house in which lessons were taken, school dinners, teachers and old friends.