Traditional music in England

Mrs Wheeley interview, part 02

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:06:38

  • Cultures

    English

  • Shelf mark

    1CDR0012380 (copy of C1033/227)

  • Recording date

    1990-11-22

  • Is part of (Collection)

    Bob and Jacqueline Patten Collection

  • Recording locations

    Canns Mill, Morchard Bishop, Devon, England, UK

  • Interviewees

    Wheeley, Mrs (speaker, female interviewee)

  • Interviewers

    Patten, Bob (speaker, male)

  • Recordist

    Patten, Bob

  • Abstract

    Looked after the village hall for 5 years. It was in a shambles when she first came across it. Very few of the locals were willing to muck in initially. Husband died in 1977. She was in charge of the hall from 1979-84. Mr Gore was a very good secretary. People could pay very little to hire the hall. She had to get the curtains fire-proofed. All very ‘make do and mend’. The Badminton club and the playgroup were regular features. WI met once a month there were also jumble sales and wedding receptions. People that helped with the drainage.

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Mrs Wheeley interview, part 02

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