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A project is being run by 'Library and Heritage' to celebrate
'Rural Life' and 'The European Year for Older People'.
A professional reminiscence worker will be interviewing older people in Warwickshire and
compiling oral history tapes on a number of themes the tapes, together with other
materials will be used in reminiscence packs and exhibitions which will tour libraries,
museums, hospitals, schools and care homes. Leaflets are available from all libraries or
contact Leamington library -(0926) 885537.
Alcester library has quite a number of oral history tapes already, compiled by Mr. John
Ruffell: they are: -
| Mrs. E. Oldham | Early days in Alcester. |
| Mrs. V. Adcock | Adcock's Chemist and Alcester memories |
| Mr. S. Bowen | Alcester memories. |
| Mr. G. Biddle | In conversation with Mr. Ruffell on Alcester. |
| Mr. S. Careless | Schooldays in Arrow and A lifetime inAlcester. |
| Mr. E. Saville | Development of Alcester and District Local History Society |
| Recorded by Mr. Ruffell | Alcester Roman Market 1980 |
| Alcester Town
Crier Championship 1981 |
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| and Great Alne Flour Mill. |