East Yorkshire UK White Female Grandmother

East Yorkshire, UK White Female Grandmother reminisces about struggles during war time while living in a small village. She taught herself how to do chores and became in charge housekeeping when she around 10 years old. She talks about being involved with her village's church and governing council.

East Yorkshire, UK, White Female, Grandmother, older female, war, wartime, housekeeping, village, church, family, secretary

 

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