• 2. Lillian: A Twentieth Century Life

  • Apr 29 2024
  • Length: 23 mins
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2. Lillian: A Twentieth Century Life

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  • Meet Lillian McPherson (1907-1989), my maternal grandmother. This episode includes the story of her early life in a coalmining community in County Durham; a key turning point - and the question I’d most like to ask her now!


    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

    Music: Thinking Ahead. https://www.purple-planet.com

    Thanks to Dr Suzanne Albary for inspiration and top tips!

    REFERENCES

    Beamish: The Living Museum of the North https://www.beamish.org.uk/

    Elliott, Brian A., (2014). Tracing Your Coalmining Ancestors: A Guide for Family Historians. Barnsley: Pen & Sword Books Ltd.

    Renton, D. (2006). Crossing occupation borders: migration to the north-east of England History in Focus: Migration. Issue 11. https://archives.history.ac.uk/history-in-focus/Migration/articles/renton.html


    KEEP IN TOUCH:

    e: in8lives@gmail.com

    X: @drkcarrutherst #FFH8

    insta: @femfamhistory

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