Saffron Past and Present oral history collection, 1994-1996

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA79
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1994-1996
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 12 items

Scope and Content

The Saffron Past and Present oral history collection comprises 6 interviews, 1 broadcast, newspaper cuttings and written memories. The interviews in this collection were conducted with current and former residents of the Saffron Lane Estate known as 'the Saff', Leicester's first large-scale municipal housing estate. Subjects covered in the interviews include aspects of housing, leisure, local schools and shops, and the campaign for the rebuilding of the estate's concrete Boot houses in the 1990s.

Administrative / Biographical History

The interviews were conducted and the written material gathered as research for the book "The Story of the Saff" which was published in 1998 by Leicester City Council. The collection was deposited with the EMOHA in May 2003.

Access Information

Some material may be unavailable for general access

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Cassette; paper

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: EMOHA

Related Material

Summaries for some interviews available through EMOHA. There is also supporting documentary and photographic material including school log book, magazines, maps, letters, newspaper cuttings, photographs. Please contact us via emoha@leicester.ac.uk.