10 episodes
Prefab Museum's Podcasts Prefab Museum
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- History
The Prefab Museum recorded a number of oral histories about post-war prefabs from people who lived and grew up in them.
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Pamela's prefab off Stebondale Street, E14
Pamela speaks about her life in a prefab on the Isle of Dogs
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Bob describes his prefab and famous neighbour
Recorded at the East End Canal Festival in June 2016, Bob Dench recalls his prefab in Bouverie Road, Hackney, and Barbara Windsor who also lived in a nearby prefab. Photo from the collection of George Warren.
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Eddie O'Mahony talks about moving into his prefab in 1946
Recorded in 2011 as part of a Media Trust project, Eddie recalls his return from the war and setting up home with his family in their prefab in Persant Road, Catford, SE6. Eddie passed away in December 2015 after living for 69 years on the Excalibur Estate.
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BBC Surrey interview at the Rural Life Centre
BBC Surrey recorded an interview with Jane Hearn, director of the Prefab Museum, and Emma Midgley, director of the Rural Life Centre, on 22 February 2018 in the Arcon prefab. Thanks to BBC Surrey for permitting the Prefab Museum to share the recording.
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Judy Hewins describes her childhood in an Eastbourne prefab
Judy lived in an AIROH prefab in Barcombe Close, Eastbourne, with her parents and sister. Recorded at the Rural Life Centre, July 2016
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Ray Smith's memories of his family prefab in Penarth, South Wales
Ray was recorded at Estates of Memory, the London Festival of Architecture 2017, at St Marks Hall, London SE6