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T16a

"Duration 90 minutes 19 seconds recorded on the 8th September 1997

Thomas talks about  ( approximates times when the topic starts)

Moving from Kent to Lancashire
3 minutes Rowland Methodist School, Summerseat - 1919/20
9 minutes  Ocean Chemical Co. Ltd. First Job paying 17/6 a week
19             Joined the Army for 6 years
25             Back to work in Ramsbottom - describes the houses he lived in
28             Ocean Chemical Co. Ltd.  - Names of Directors and description of                 various processes
43             Driving wagons
44             3 brothers, 1 sister
45 minutes Eldest Brother, Harold - from a ‘Two Bob a day Private’ to a Major
48             Cottage in Sumerseat - Children’s games
51             Christmas
53             Pace Egging before Easter including song
56             Holcombe Hill - Good Friday, Whit Walks with Primitive Methodists
61             Social Live at the Primitive Methodists
66            Mr Pearson Headmaster - Motor Cars
68                Review of places of employment
1929 - 1952 Ocean Chemical Co Ltd
6 months Kirklees, Tottington
3 and an half years - Ramsbottom Paper Mill
22 years Porritts
76            Courtship and Marriage
78            Driving and Travelling
80            A good night out - Cinemas in Bury, Bolton Grand Theatre
84            Setting up home near Hark to Towler on Walmersley Road
86            Knocking up neighbours

T16b