Real stories, from real people
Memories of people documenting the industrial heritage of Nuneaton and Bedworth have been recorded in a superb new book.
The book is the culmination of the ‘Working Lives’ project, which recorded over sixty hours of interviews with a cross section of people who lived or worked in Nuneaton and Bedworth between the 1930’s and the start of the 21st century.
The memories of working in the brick and tile making, quarrying, textile production and engineering industries during the last century are illustrated with a variety of pictures. Many pictures show the industrial past and then the current view of the same spot capturing the changes that have happened for all to see.
There is also a CD soundscape of some of the recordings included in the book so that there is a taste of the voices themselves .
The book was written by Alison Clague, who also did the interviews, and edited by Louise Essex and Lesley Kirkwood, Local Studies Librarian for Warwickshire County Council.
Lesley said:
“This book is a must for anyone who wants to find out more about the industrial heritage of the Nuneaton and Bedworth area. The memories recorded in the interviews combined with the photographs form a valuable resource.”
The book is for sale in Nuneaton and Bedworth Libraries at a cost of £7.99 and would make a great present or simply treat yourself to a slice of Nuneaton and Bedworth’s history. Contact Libby Luscombe on 024 7638 4027 or 024 7634 7006
You can find out more about the project and listen to the full recordings on the website at http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/workinglives