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D8048 - 'Buxton's Present from the Past': Oral History Archive - Nov 2015-Apr 2021
6 - Buxton U3A Oral History Group Speakers - Oct 2016-Jan 2020
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8048/6/4
Former Reference
PFTP_OH_055
Title
Oral History Interview with Betty Allen (b 1917) discussing early life in Harpur Hill, Allens of Buxton, pantomime and theatre
Date
30 Nov 2017
Description
Interviewed by John Coulter
Extent
3 files (379 MB)
Level
File
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Buxton and District U3A Oral History Group
'Buxton's Present from the Past': Oral History Archive
Administrative History
Comments from the U3A Oral History Group: Betty has celebrated her 100th birthday. She is really entertaining to listen to and has a wealth of local knowledge. She still writes and recites her own poetry (see D8048/6/6)
Access Category
OPEN
Access Conditions
A redacted copy of the summary is available as the original contains personal data.
Format
Digital
Dimensions
Interview length: 1 hour, 18 minutes 19 seconds
Related Material
See D8048/6/6 for a later interview with Betty Allen.
Term
Oral history
Sound recordings
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