| Description | Tracks 1 - 12: Actuality with George and Cynthia Springham and Dilip Hiro. Mr Springham describes his family background and his upbringing in London and his experiences in the armed forces and later working for London Transport. He describes meeting his wife at at station in London through their jobs there. He describes their courtship. Mrs Springham then speaks about her background and her arrival in Britain from Barbados in 1956. She describes her employment at London Transport. The couple speak about how they met.
Track 13: Silence, 1.27 mins
Tracks 14 - 22: The interview resumes. Mrs Springham speaks about her family's reaction to her relationship with a white English man. Mr Springham also discusses his family's reactions. The couple discuss their marriage in a methodist church. They discuss their decision to not have children. Mrs Springham discusses the racism encountered by mixed-race children. Mr Springham discusses what he has learned about African Caribbean people and culture since marrying his wife.
Track 23: Silence, 1.03 mins
Total: 32.42 mins
Dubber's reference number: PLA KF571E0551980 |