George Brown interviewed by Colin Hyde, July-August 2002.

Interview 1: Describes West End of Leicester as it was in early years of 20th century, family background. Recalls lack of money, feeling hungry. Describes work and conditions at first job at Lennards (later Liberty Shoes), both parents worked in boot & shoe industry. Mentions holidays with wife progressing from bicycles to car. Talks about joining power station on Aylestone Road as labourer, progression to be service foreman. Full description of development of station, work, accidents. Interview 2: Talks about power station's fire service, coal deliveries, unions, wages & conditions. Recalls first days at power station, further memories of West End (lived whole life in same area)