Memories of the Chemical Yard

Anne White nee Russell

Anne White was born and grew up in North West Cottage (now demolished), The Chemical Yard, Totley. In this extract from her oral history recording, Anne talks about her childhood in the 1940's; the flood in 1958 and rhubarb sweets.

Anne has drawn a map of her childhood world and refers to it during this recording. A link to Anne's map is below. Her story will make more sense if you have the map in front of you as you listen. 

The other voice on the recording is Christine Shimell who interviewed Anne for this recording.

Anne White. Memories of the Chemical Yard

5 minutes.
03 - Chemical Yard Memories 1.mp3
MP3 audio file [4.0 MB]