There are over fifty stories from Nan, born 1904 and 1907. Social history during times of peace and war, offering a unique understanding as to how our world has changed over the last hundred years.

It wasn't as if I'd attempted anything so scary. Yet, somehow I buried self doubt and began my journey. The reader might be wondering why l would even think about challenging myself. I still wonder about this myself. I think my main thought was if my blind parents, James and Brenda had faced opposition from all quarters then my intention was put firmly into place. I learnt so much about myself. One of my interview's was to take place at the other end of Finedon. I knocked the door of a house that will remain nameless-for obvious reasons. I was shown a chair in the long hallway. There seemed to be a lot of activity including the flushing of an outside toilet. I was perplexed. I must have been sitting on the same chair. Eventually I found the courage to ask if....... would be much longer. I don't know meduck she lives next door. A rapid exit followed. I still smile when I think of the story I gleaned. This did find its way into Memories of Finedon!

Len Warner born 1927.My brother was a engine driver. He had passed the eleven plus but mum couldn't pay for his uniform. As he had always dreamt of becoming a train driver he wasn't disappointed about not having a grammar school education. I used to cycle for the ARP in Wellingborough. The unit was based behind what is now Wellingborough library. I clearly remember the Bank Holiday Monday when a German bomber dropped a bomb in Market Street. Four women and two men and one boy were killed and 55 injured.

My grandfather made Windsor Chairs-he would engrave his initials on the bottom of the chair. My uncle was head gardener for Benjamin Disraeli.

We moved to Finedon in 1921 and we lived in Wellingborough Road.

She was born 1905 and was the eighth of ten children. It is a heartwarming tale of the difficulties faced by a blind person. All she wanted was a normal life and this included becoming a wife and mother.

Family and Social history l history during times of peace and war, offering a unique understanding as to how our world has changed over the last hundred years.

Family and Social history during times of peace and war, offering a unique understanding as to how our world has changed over the last hundred years.

My first volunteer. I frequently popped round to her and Mr B flat Her recall was fabulous. She looked now and then at me. Then was away unearthed her past. Su I saw her in a different light. Someone who had really lived a life of full flavour but also. One of dignity and fun. Thankfully there are many more like Jean but all are different with different life puzzles to complete.

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