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Frank Steel, interviewed by Kevin Delanoy in 1978

Frank Steel (1908-1980) remembers the Haddenham of his childhood, the people, shops and trades in the village, family life at the Bakery before and after World War I.

Above: Collins (and later Crofts) Stores, in High Street, recalled by Frank Steel, on of several grocery shops which closed due to the competition from supermarkets and travel by car

Frank Steel 1.mp3 (MP3 27.8Mb)

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Frank Steel 2.mp3 (MP3 17Mb)

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