This sound collection comprises 19 oral history interviews and seven radio programmes. The radio programmes features clips from the oral history interviews. The oral history interviews are divided into two sections: 11 interviews with people involved in the early Grantham Rock and Roll and Skiffle scene from the 1950s; and eight interviews with people involved with the railways in and around Grantham. The seven radio programmes are: a tribute to the George Hotel; a programme on the railways; and five programmes on the Grantham music scene.
Grantham radio collection, 2000-2004
This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)
- Reference
- GB 3003 EMOHA61
- Dates of Creation
- 2000-2004
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 26 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The oral history interviews and subsequent radio programmes based on the interviews were organised by Betty Elmer on behalf of a Grantham community radio station called Gravity FM [1997-2003] and then Priory FM [2003 onwards]. These radio stations were manned entirely by volunteers, including Betty Elmer
Access Information
Some material may be unavailable for general access
Other Finding Aids
Full catalogue available via: https://archives.le.ac.uk//calmview/TreeBrowse.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&field=RefNo&key=EMOHA%2f61
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Minidisc
Archivist's Note
No consent forms
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright: Gravity FM / Priory FM