Unexamined Lives

The story of the 20th century as lived by residents in the Derbyshire village of Borrowash

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Sorting Her Act Out – Claire Anderson

Claire Anderson works for Hannell’s Estate Agent as a Sales Negotiator. She admires the ambition of the company and enjoys changing people’s lives by handing over the keys to a new home. It is a job with prospects and she knows that she’s a good prospect too.

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Behind Closed Doors – Robin King

In 1942, Tom Matchett started work at ‘Coates the Butcher’ in Borrowash.

He was 15 years old and the Victoria Avenue business was a popular fixture in the village with a growing reputation for service.

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