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Oral history audio recording of Jack Rowledge (b.1905).

ALC/003

Interview covering working conditions and management at McCorquodales print works from 1918. Family life, outings and events in Wolverton.
Week 12: VISIONS HAIRDRESSING SALON

WOF/013

A feature of the shops on Stratford Road in the 1990s was Visions Hairdressing Salon, run by a larger-than-life character, Jackie Coates. This film was made in 1997 by students on a Living Archive Media Skills course, tutored by Louise Roche. If you enjoyed watching this film please consider clicking on the link below to make ...
Fola Komolafe - Business and Charity Leader

PTR/005

Fola was born in Lewisham in London but went to school and university in Nigeria. She returned to the UK to work and study computer science at postgraduate level. She has held leadership roles in finance and banking and has been involved with the MK Food Bank since 2006. She is a member of the ...
Hannah Olarewaju - Founder, themusicroom (tmr)

PTR/007

The Music Room (tmr) is a platform for live music, arts and for cultural experiences. It has become a focal point for creatives in the city over the past five years through its live events and networking sessions. To hear Hannah telling her story click on the audio bar above her photo.
Kurshida Mirza BEM - Interfaith champion and charity founder

PTR/008

Kurshida was born in India and came to the UK as a child. Her background in community work focussed on different social issues within communities. She founded Trubys Garden Tea Room, an interfaith café, in 2014. She founded the Great Get Together Iftaar MK in 2017; it brings people from all faiths and the wider ...
Maria Affah - Founder of ‘Making Good Better’, Fishermead

PTR/010

Maria grew up in Ghana and lived in Holland for 12 years before moving to Milton Keynes in 2017. She works actively for the community in Fishermead and set up the community organisation ‘Making Good Better’. For Maria’s story click on the audio bar above her photo.
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola - Filmmaker and founder of Junior Filmmakers

PTR/011

Nana was born in Ghana and raised in The Gambia. She came to England to study Drama, Television and Film in 1992. After her degree she returned to The Gambia where she established the first independent film production company. After marrying a British man she returned to the UK in 2007. She established Junior Filmmakers ...
Naseem Khan - Restaurant owner & Charity leader

PTR/012

Naseem was born in Kenya and studied in London before moving to Milton Keynes. As well as her Namji restaurants in Wolverton and Xscape, she has opened Namji’s Desi Kitchen at MK Community Foundation. She runs a charity called ‘Give Back to UK’. She has won several awards for her food, including the Trip Advisor ...
Ophelia Cole - Founder of ‘Action Speaks’, Fishermead

PTR/013

Ophelia was born in the UK but grew up in Freetown in Sierra Leone. She returned to the UK in her twenties, living in London before coming to Milton Keynes with her young family. She worked in business management before moving into adult social care. She founded ‘Action Speaks’ to support residents of Fishermead. She ...
Precious Zumbika-Lwanga - Construction & Business Professional

PTR/014

Precious was born in Zimbabwe and trained as a Quantity Surveyor in South Africa before coming to work in the UK. As well as running her own business, she is a founding member of the Milton Keynes Ethnic Business Community. She is on the boards of the Milton Keynes Community Foundation and the Milton Keynes ...
Urja Desai Thakore - Founder, Pagrav Dance Company

PTR/015

Urja teaches traditional Kathak Dance from her studio in Bletchley and also in London. Pagrav Dance Company has recently received significant funding from the Arts Council to expand its work. For Urja’s story click on the audio bar above her photo.
Zainab Manji - Teacher & volunteer coordinator

PTR/016

Zainab was born in Uganda but arrived in the UK as a refugee while just a small child. She did a teaching degree and has taught in schools, colleges and at the Zainabiya Sunday School in Granby. She is also a committee member of the Milton Keynes Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education. She is ...

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