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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 - 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.
The Royal Day
Commemorative booklet issued by The Lord's Day Observance Society to mark to Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
Coronation Gala - Burnage District Guides and Brownies
A programme of events commemorating the Coronation Gala at Green End School, organised by the Burnage District Guides and Brownies.
Recipe Scrapbook from World War 2 - Part 2
Second part of Ted Morgan's mother's scrapbook featuring recipes and other newspaper cuttings.
Recipe Scrapbook from World War 2 - Part 1
Ted Morgan's mother's World War 2 scrapbook, containing recipes, newspaper cuttings, and other miscellaneous items.
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.
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Tenancy Agreement for 8 Ivylea Road.PDF
A copy of the tenancy agreement given to Joseph Gawkrodger on 14th Jan 1928. Note how a plot number has been allocated rather than a house number. Joseph Gawkrodger, along with his wife and two-year old daughter, moved into Burnage from West-Point,…