When the Taylor family decided to leave the Bahamas in 1971, they made the move as one gigantic unit. Family was important. David’s grandmothers were his favourites and the lessons learned from them were essential in the years to come as he created his own family.

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SPUN: True Stories Told in the Territory is a live storytelling event that showcases some of the extraordinary people and stories that make up the Northern Territory. Popping up at different venues across Darwin, working with a range of partner organisations with a different theme each time, SPUN brings to light stories from diverse backgrounds.

David’s story was told at our event at Darwin Festival where the theme was HEART.

Storyteller: David Taylor

Producer: Kylie Stevenson

Audio + Editing: Gaia Osborne

Photography: Helen Orr

Presenting Partner: Australia Day Council NT

Supporting Partners: Darwin International Airport and StoryProjects