Oral history audio recordings of Milton Keynes residents of Hong Kong Chinese descent (1970-2000).
The ‘Peoples History of Milton Keynes’ project includes approximately 324 oral history interviews recorded by and on behalf of the Living Archive. This selection of 21 interviews were recorded during 2001 with residents of Hong Kong Chinese descent who moved to Milton Keynes. The interviews for the most part cover the interviewees’ experiences of life in Milton Keynes.
Extent
21 audio tape cassettes
Reference number
PMK/008
Records in this Group
Mabel Kong is Chinese, was born in London and relocated to Milton Keynes. She discusses the reasons her parents moved to the UK, the Chinese/Western experience and Buddhism. She talks about growing up in Milton Keynes.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
Janice Chu was born in Hong Kong. She moved to Milton Keynes for her son’s education in 1994, after a visit in 1992. She discusses living in MK, Chinese and Christian churches and the lifestyle.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
Helen Cheuk moved to Milton Keynes for her child’s education in 1997, buying a house through estate agents. She discusses the reasons for her move, Hong Kong, lifestyle change, customs, food and culture.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
Samuel Wong moved to Milton Keynes for his child’s education in 1997. He discusses living in Milton Keynes, the culture, customs, work and food.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
Mr. Wong first came to the United Kingdom from Hong Kong in 1978 for a computer course. He returned in 1995 and relocated to Milton Keynes. He discusses Hong Kong, the decision to move, finding a house, customs and culture, lifestyle and food.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is ...
Richard Leung was born in Hong Kong and arrived in Milton Keynes in 1996, for his child to study at A-Level. He commuted between Hong Kong and MK.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
Tracy Tang was born in Hong Kong and moved to Milton Keynes in 1993. She discusses the reasons for moving, settling in MK, customs, culture, food and her future plans.
This interview is in the original language and has no English translation.
Connnie Yuen moved to Milton Keynes in 1993, due to political changes in Hong Kong. She discusses moving, settling in MK, the weather, food, culture and customs, and her future plans.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
Ha Lok was born in Hong Kong. She moved to Milton Keynes in 2000, after a previous visit. She discusses life in Hong Kong: she relocated due to the living conditions and educational system there.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
Vicky Lai, born in Hong Kong, came to London in 1978 to study. She married in 1979 and they moved to Milton Keynes that year. She discusses housing, family life, transport and the Chinese community. She talks of the convenience of living near Central Milton Keynes, and the developing local Chinese Community. She and ...
Chun Yau Leung emigrated to Britain from Hong Kong in 1980 and relocated to Milton Keynes in 1988, having first visited MK with a friend. Interview discusses Hong Kong, moving, food, culture, customs, work and future plans.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
Tim Wong moved to Milton Keynes with his family in 1991, because of the political situation in Hong Kong. He discusses Hong Kong, moving, settling in MK, food, culture, customs, work and his future plans.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
Wai Kau Chan, born in Hong Kong, came to Milton Keynes in 1960s with his parents. They ran a chinese restaurant. He emigrated permanently in 1973. He discusses moving to Milton Keynes and settling there, food, culture and customs, work, and his future plans.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its ...
Kwan Ying Wong came from a family of poor farmers in Hong Kong. He emigrated to the UK in 1974 and relocated to Milton Keynes in 1976. He discusses moving to MK, settling there, and cultural aspects such as food and customs. He talks of his work and future plans.
This interview is in the original ...
Peggy Yee moved to Milton Keynes from Hong Kong in 1999 for study, as a student visa holder. She discusses moving to MK, settling there, and cultural topics such as food and customs. She talks of her future plans.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
Mrs. Chan, who was born in Hong Kong, first visited Milton Keynes in 1997. She moved here permanently with her family in 1998. She discusses their move, life in MK, the culture, her work and future plans.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
Venus Yim, born in Hong Kong, relocated to Milton Keynes for study, while the rest of her family remained in Hong Kong. She discusses life in Hong Kong, moving to MK and the food, customs and culture here. She then talks of her work and future plans.
This interview is in the original language. A summary ...
Ms. Leung came to the UK from Hong Kong for study in 1972, and to Milton Keynes in 1977. She discusses moving to MK and settling there, the food, culture and customs. She also describes her work and future plans.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in ...
Debbie Lui moved to Milton Keynes from Hong Kong with her daughter in 1996, for her daughter to study. She discusses life in Hong Kong, their move and settling in MK, cultual topics such as food and customs. She talks of her work and future plans.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of ...
John Wong came to the UK from Hong Kong in 1970 (his parents had already emigrated in the 1960s). He discusses Hong Kong, his move to Milton Keynes and settling there. He talks of food and culture in MK, his work and future plans.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents ...
Joseph Lee moved to Milton Keynes from Hong Kong in 1992 with his wife.He discusses Hong Kong, his move to Milton Keynes and settling there. He talks of food and culture in MK, his work and future plans.
This interview is in the original language. A summary of its contents is available in English.
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