Mountsorrel Memories of Stone, Steam and Steel, oral history collection, 2011-2012

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

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA71
  • Dates of Creation
    • 26 November 2011-16 June 2012
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 25 interviews

Scope and Content

This oral history collection comprises 25 interviews with residents of Mountsorrel, Leicestershire conducted between November 2011 and June 2012. Interviews focus on industry based within the village, exploring sites such as; the Mountsorrel Quarry, Rolls Royce Factory, Hosiery Factories and Shoe Box Factory. Interviewees highlight the impact of these industries on life in the village.

Administrative / Biographical History

Memories of Stone, Steam and Steel was an Arts and Heritage Project delivered by Glassball Art Projects in partnership with Mountsorrel Heritage Group. The project received support and funding from Lafarge Aggregates and Concrete UK and the Heritage Lottery Fund. A project book was published by Glassball Art Projects in 2012.

Access Information

Some material may be unavailable for general access

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Born digital

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Glassball Arts, Mountsorrel Heritage Group

Related Material

Transcripts and associated photographs available through EMOHA, emoha@leicester.ac.uk