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Children growing up in the 1940s and 1950s had far fewer toys than children do these days and spent most of their time outdoors. With little traffic on the roads they played out on the streets of their neighbourhood. For children growing up in Haslemere, a relatively rural location, children played in woods, farmland and the local recreation grounds. Children at this time were also expected to have a hobby and joining societies such as the Girl Guides or the Scouts were part and parcel of growing up.

Track 4 Festival

Credit line: Mitch Mitchell talks about a fete at Haslemere Recreation Ground.

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Interviewee: There was a big fete at Haslemere Recreation Ground up on the top. I don’t know what it was for, what reason, but I always remember they had radio controlled model aeroplanes, which was particularly spectacular in those times and I always remember that. I’ve got a photograph of my mother, my elder sister and myself there and a chap who I recognise from Haslemere and I can’t remember what his name is at all. I’ve got other photographs from the family.

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