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

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.

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

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Minidisc

Archivist's Note

No consent forms

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Gravity FM / Priory FM

Related Material

A booklet entitled 'Grantham Rock' written by local historian, Stan Matthews was also donated as part of this collection and is available to view through EMOHA, please contact emoha@leicester.ac.uk.