Interview with Arthur Edwards

Explains background to family transport business in Hinckley, Leicestershire. Describes childhood chores, food, friends and relations visiting for drinks, singing. Mentions Easter, Hinckley horse fair, church, school, going on holiday, dancing and dance cards. Recalls outbreak of Second World War (WWII), coming home on leave to no social life, joke about Americans, envy at their wealth, difficulty of being faithful to partner during war. Recalls courting before WWII. Gives history of family business which branched into hosiery