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Portrait of the artist's two sons, 1969
Portrait in oils of the artist's two sons, 1969, from: Ann Cartwright, To What Extent is Reg Cartwright a Naïve Painter?, p. 7, RAC/16.
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Reg and Ann Cartwright Collection
The collection contains selected items from the Reg and Ann Cartwright Archive at the University of Leicester. Reg Cartwright is an award-winning…
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Women in Our History
Through exploring the University Archives, this Special Collections exhibition celebrates the significant role women have played in shaping the University's history,...
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Kathleen Weller talks about WW2 situations and working in hosiery factories in Leicester
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Dennis O'Brien talks about the East Midlands Electricity Board services and new opportunities in 1956.
Dennis O'Brien talked about his first job in the East Midlands Electricity Board services, doing National Service, new opportunities after return and…
Margaret Rud talks about working in a wool factory, the hosiery industry and knitting work in Leicestershire in 1952.
Margaret Rud talked about the work she performed in the Fielding & Johnston wool factory. Commuted by train everyday to Leicester, as well as…