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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8611/1/8
Title	Niamh Toner - NLL Derby OH Interview - Full Audio
Date	15 Jul 2025
Description	Biographical History: Niamh Toner, born in Bedford in 1999, relocated to Ireland in early childhood before settling in Derby at age 11. She is a mother of two young children and works as an in-school tutor alongside creative music pursuits. Her personal history includes navigating parental divorce, educational challenges, and early motherhood. Her experiences are shaped by a strong musical upbringing and cross-cultural family dynamics. Scope and Content: The interview explores Niamh Toner's life journey, focusing on themes of childhood, family relationships, education, and motherhood. She reflects on her upbringing in Ireland and Derby, her parents’ contrasting parenting styles, and the impact of music in her family life. The narrative includes her transition into motherhood, experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the emotional and practical aspects of parenting young children. Niamh discusses cultural differences in parenting, particularly in relation to her Zimbabwean partner, and the role of music in nurturing and bonding. She also addresses societal perceptions of young motherhood and her personal growth through parenting.
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Murmuration Arts CIC
Access Category	OPEN
Privacy Notice	Data Subjects in Archives Privacy Notice
Format	Digital
Dimensions	Length: 37 minutes, 11 seconds.
Copyright	In Copyright
Related Material	See D8611/2/8 for summary sheet.
Term	Oral history
	Music
	Sound recordings
	Parent attitudes
	Education
	Family relationships

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