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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8611/1/11
TitleSarah Henricus- NLL Derby OH Interview - Full Audio
Date27 Jun 2025
DescriptionBiographical History:

Sarah Henricus is a resident of Derby, originally from Pakistan. She grew up in a close-knit family with three elder brothers and developed a strong interest in sports. Her upbringing was shaped by Christian values, particularly respect, which she continues to instil in her son.

Scope and Content:

The interview covers Sarah Henricus’s personal reflections on her childhood in Pakistan, her family values, and her Christian faith. She discusses her move to Derby, meeting her spouse, and starting a family. Sarah shares her experiences of pregnancy, motherhood, and the emotional impact of seeing her son for the first time. She describes the transformation she underwent upon becoming a mother, her daily routines centred around childcare, and the comfort her son finds in parental closeness. The interview concludes with Sarah singing hymns and lullabies to her son, including songs in both English and Urdu, demonstrating the cultural and familial significance of music in her parenting.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorMurmuration Arts CIC
Access CategoryOPEN
Privacy NoticeData Subjects in Archives Privacy Notice
FormatDigital
DimensionsLength: 38 minutes 20 seconds
LanguageEnglish
Urdu
CopyrightIn Copyright
Related MaterialSee D8611/2/11 for summary sheet.
TermOral history
Sound recordings
Religious belief
Pregnancy
Parent attitudes
Parent participation
Parent role
Music
Christianity
Places
Place (click for further details)Type
Derby 
Islamic Republic of PakistanCountry
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