Growing up in Emsworth during the 1960/70s

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Growing up in Emsworth during the 1960/70s

Mike Rogers describes the freedom young schoolchildren had to roam around the area close to Brook Meadow and the Rookery in the Hermitage area and how the town has gradually built up over the years.. He tells of his early years in various jobs and some of the local companies he worked for.

Emsworth Museum Oral History Project

1950-1970s

Between 1950s-1970s

Emsworth, Hampshire and surrounding area

Mike talked about his early life around the Millpond area, Palmers Road, going to school and joining Aunty Pat's Dancing School, learning a trade and getting a job in Emsworth

Mike currently exhibits a display of woodworking tools at local shows

Oral History

Archive Room:Cupboard 1

Sylvia Courtnage and Margaret Rogers

Mike Rogers

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