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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 - Religion in Burnage
Ted describes tension between Catholics and Protestants in Burnage. Ted’s best friend was a Catholic which was unusual.
Ted Morgan - V.E. and V.J. Day Celebrations on Arbor Avenue
Ted Morgan gives us an account of the two celebrations to mark the end of the Second World War.
Ted Morgan - 'Burnage Days'
Ted recites his poem 'Burnage Days' about growing up in wartime Burnage.
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 Food Memories
Ted describes his wartime recollections of food, hid mother's soup and the quest for sweets!
Ted Morgan - Childhood in Wartime Burnage
Ted tells us about his memories growing up in wartime Burnage.
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Bevan Taylor - The Bombing of Burnage High School and Leaving Education.
Bevan Taylor tells us about the wartime bombing of Burnage High School and how this prompted him to leave.