Oral Histories – short interviews


Sam ‘The Bam’ Boyd

Sam 'The Bam' Boyd was interviewed at one of the 'Twechar: An Oal History of a Pit Village' project's  film days. In this funny, poignant and interesting video, he shares memories of growing up in Twechar, worker at the pits, and losing his closest family.

Jim Whyte

Interviewed on a project film day on behalf of 'Twechar: An Oal History of a Pit Village', Jim Whyte  tells us about growing up in Twechar and his time as a miner.

Isobel Mulvay Hartley

Isobel was the co-coordinator of the 'Twechar: An Oral History of a Pit Village' and was brought up in Twechar. Here she shares her memories of growing up in the village and her thoughts about the project.

Helen Law Burns

Helen Law Burns participated in one of the 'Twechar: An Oral History of a Pit Village' project's 'Film  Days' after agreeing to share her memories of family, work, and growing up in the village.

David Truesdale

David Truesdale participated in one of the 'Twechar: An Oral History of a Pit Village' project's 'Film Days' after agreeing to share memories of his family, and its roots in France and Ireland.