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Marcel Everett recalls the local houses and the canal during the 1920s and 1930s. She also describes the changes which took place in the industry of Blaby due to the industrial revolution.

The sounds of blackbirds at Melton Country Park.

Ralph Moulds describes the operation of the canal locks at Foxton during the 1930s and 1940s.

Gertrude Annie Moore outlines the conditions working in a munition factory in Lutterworth during the 1940s.

The sound of the street market at Melton Mowbray.

Kenneth Barnett describes community life in Hungarton during the 1930s and 1940s. Also, he recalls the Quenby Hall.

Nelly White recalls the school, the Bradshaw’s Store, the quarry and streets in Enderby during the 1930s and 1940s.

The sound of runners competing in the Gaddesby Gallop.

L. Lester recalls the cinema in Earl Shilton during the 1930s and 1940s. Also, he gives a vivid image of the role of films within the local community.

The sound of trains on the Great Central Railway