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Vignette of an owl from Birds, Beasts and Fishes
Vignette of an owl perched on a window-ledge from: Anne Carter and Reg Cartwright, Birds, Beasts and Fishes, (Walker, 1991), p. 18, SCM 13325.
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University of Leicester Founding Donors
View founding donors mapThis database contains biographical information about the men, women, and organisations who made donations towards the…
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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
Kathleen Weller talks about WW2, cutbacks of electricity, and working in Cherub Hosiery factory at the age of 14. Describes the working conditions…
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…