We have another wonderful oral history to share with you, Michael Holland interviewed by Cynthia Smith. Hear about Michael’s memories of Walworth and Baldwins…. and an unexpected surprise he found in Mexico!
Bermondsey to Baldwins
Baldwins to Mexico
Thank you Michael and Cynthia for another great interview!
We have another wonderful oral history from a local resident to share with you. Christine Tan shares her memories of moving to from Malaysia to Kennington, traditional herbal remedies she has used and the teas which she drinks! Interviewed by Joyce McDonald in 2013.
Enjoy!
Malaysia to Walworth and Kennington
Herbal Teas
Thank you to Christine and Joyce for another great interview!
We’re pleased to share another of our interviews of local residents with you. Back in 2012 Linda Hearnshaw interviewed Julia Onley, who had much to share about her childhood in Walworth, the local streets and shops (and, of course, Baldwins!).
Take a listen below and enjoy!
As part of The Roots Project we have been training volunteers from Southwark Pensioners Centre to conduct and record interviews with local residents. These oral histories of local people are a wonderful view into their lives and the history of Walworth and Baldwins.
We’re really excited to share the first of these interviews now, Mr Rudolph Francois who was interviewed by Bibi Saffina Zafar in November of last year. Mr Francois shares some of his memories of Guyana, Baldwins and his aloe vera remedies… Enjoy!
Guyana and Arrival in the UK
Baldwins
Guyanese traditions
Aloe Vera
