Oral History – Marie

Marie Willetts grew up in Cradley Heath, but her ancestors have been connected to Top Church for hundreds of years. When she returned to Dudley in 2010 and was invited back by her friend Shirley [link to interview] she felt like she’d “come full circle”.

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Here Marie talks about her family’s origins in Netherton.

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Marie explains why many of her family members were married on Christmas Day.

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Marie reflects on the changing times.

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Posted 19th September 2024

Part of the Oral History archive

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