• #39 - 60 Years of Marriage and Life in 1950s London: Insights from My Grandparents

  • Nov 8 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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#39 - 60 Years of Marriage and Life in 1950s London: Insights from My Grandparents

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  • Have you ever wondered what it was like to grow up in post-World War 2 London?


    This week’s episode is a special one - I had the privilege of interviewing my grandparents following 60 years of marriage.


    Growing up in post-war London, they experienced a world that feels vastly different from today. From playing among bomb sites and strict school discipline to their early romances, family life, and changing roles for women, they paint a picture of daily life in a bygone era.


    They also share the secrets behind their six decades of marriage, filled with family, laughter, resilience, and love.


    Expect to hear:


    00:55 Childhood Memories

    03:55 School Days and Discipline

    07:20 Teenage Years and First Love

    12:53 Early Marriage and Family Life

    14:58 Raising a Family in Post-War London

    21:14 The Challenges and Joys of Young Parenthood

    36:12 A Visit to the Hospital

    38:05 Learning to Be Parents

    46:03 Life in the City

    55:44 Becoming Grandparents

    57:26 Secrets to a Long Marriage


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