The Seagrove Sessions: Episode 43. Marion's Stories: From paraffin stoves to hot ice cream cones.

About this episode

Marion shares her childhood experiences growing up in Stockbridge and Royston, including school life, social activities, and her work history.

Marion was born in Stockbridge in 1941 but moved to Royston when she was child. We hear about her school at Granton and her classroom that was heated by a parrafin stove. Having dancing lessons at Betty Brandons. Going to the pictures at the Embassy cinema. Singeing her hair in front of the open fire. Making icecream cones and wafers. Being courted by Tam, home on leave from the army and working for over 30 years as a cleaner for the police.

People in this episode

Host: Miles Tubb

Guest: Marion

Topics covered

• personal stories
• childhood memories
• local history
• school experiences
• cultural practices

Keywords

• Marion
• Stockbridge
• Royston
• Granton
• Betty Brandons
• Embassy cinema
• ice cream cones
• paraffin stove
• cleaner

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Granton, Betty Brandons, Embassy cinema

Places: Stockbridge, Royston

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