Leaving Home

One of the most stressful times in life is leaving home for the first time.

"I left home at 19 ..."

Traveling On

The bus and the train bring back memories still, sometimes of dodging fares on the tram as a child or smuggling butter over the border.

Making Mischief

When Gerry was bullied by a big boy in the scouts he calmly exacted revenge. Most of the Traveling On group had memories of mischief.

"When I went to camp with the Boy Scouts in 1938 ..."

Love and Sex

Everyone had stories about love.

"On a Sunday night, the courting ritual ..."


 

"I grew up with an older brother.."                               

Working Life

Work was often hard and employees had little power but having a first job was the start of becoming an adult, even though you might have little say in what job you would do.

"I worked at the  Docks and I loved working .."





 

"I went to a wee school in the country ..."

Holidays

Today even the simplest holidays, on a northern beach or a trip to London, are remembered as the very best of adventures.



  "It was a big event in our life ..."





  "We decided we wanted to go to London ..."

Who We Are

Here are portraits of all the people who took part in the Traveling On Project at Brookvale.