This oral history collection comprises 13 interviews, and 1 presentation, with residents of Colston Bassett situated in the Vale of Belvoir. Interviews were conducted between May 2006 and July 2007, the presentation was formed in 2008. Interviews focus on memories of Colston Bassett from the perspective of village residents from the early 1920s to the present. Subjects include, Growing up in Colston Bassett; Colston Bassett Hall and the influence of the Estate; the Village School; St. Mary's Church and St. John's Church; Farming and agriculture; Village buildings.
'Colston Bassett Captures the Past' oral history collection, 2006 - 2008
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- Dates of Creation16 May 2006 - 2008
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description14 interviews
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Colston Bassett Captures the Past' was a project initiated by residents. The project researched the village's history, developed an oral history record, collated and captured documents and photographs into a digital format, created a website and published a booklet.
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