Belgrave Memories oral history collection, 2006-2007

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA20
  • Dates of Creation
    • October 2006-June 2007
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 56 interviews

Scope and Content

This oral history collection comprises 56 interviews and five summaries without audio conducted between October 2006 to June 2007 by the East Midlands Economic Network. Interviews explore the memories of current and previous residents of Belgrave, Leicester and examine significant changes to the built and social fabric of the area.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Belgrave Memories Project was ran by Tim Haq and William Law of the East Midlands Economic Network and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. A Belgrave Memories Booklet was produced alongside an exhibition that took place at St. Alban’s Centre in Belgrave, 11 December 2007. An open radio event took place at BBC Radio Leicester, including a fashion show of Belgrave clothing over the past 70 years.

Access Information

Some material may be unavailable for general access

No consent forms

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Born digital

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: East Midlands Economic Network

Related Material

Summaries and transcripts available through EMOHA, emoha@leicester.ac.uk