Nora’s story

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Read the memories of Nora, who came to Blackpool in 1941.  The stories were collected at a reminiscence session in August 2008, and written down by another member of the group. You can also hear a recording of the conversation.

Ice cream on the Pier

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Elders from Bloomfield talk about how waitresses at cafes on the Pier first started going round and selling ice cream from a tray in the 1950s.

One Minute

From the “One Minute in Your Day” activity, which we did at the Dream Scheme youth club in May 2008.  This is what Jack Nelson was doing from 7pm to 7.01pm on Wednesday 14th May 2008.

One Minute

From the “One Minute in Your Day” activity, which we did at the Dream Scheme youth club in May 2008.  This is what Norma Bracegirdle was doing from 12.50 to 12.51pm on Saturday 10th May 2008.

One Minute

From the “One Minute in Your Day” activity, which we did at the Dream Scheme youth club in May 2008.  This is what Bethany Butterworth was doing from 12.50 to 12.51pm on Saturday 10th May 2008.