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Oral History Heritage Project Interviews 1-10 Interviews 11-20 Interviews 21-30 Interviews 31-40 Interviews 41-50 Polio Memories A Memorial Tribute A Mothers Diary Nightmare

Audio Interviews 41-50 in the Oral History Project Ann Gillanders Ann contracted polio in 1950 aged 10. She went on to become a Teacher of Reflexology and taught the subject all over the world. She has also written many books on the subject. Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115! 28:56 Betty White Betty contracted polio in 1935 aged 2. Her story is about treatment in the days before the NHS Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115! 21:57 Jean Clark Jean contracted polio in 1954 aged 2. She attended a Special school, learned the violin and was selected to swim for Britain Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115! 29:58 Pat Green Pat contracted polio in 1947 aged 7. She has five children. Pat participated in the Stoke Mandeville games and in later years, obtained a Degree. Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115! 49:17 Guido D'Isodora Guido contracted polio in 1949 aged 2yrs in Turkey  This interview is a fantastic cultural experience Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115! 47:20 Anita Dimmock Anita contracted polio in 1949 aged 4. In her interview she talks about hospital and school life. Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115! 36:15 Pat Parker Pat contracted polio in 1949 aged 6 whilst in hospital. Pat was an international Ladies Weightlifter. She will be refereeing at the London Paralympics in 2012 Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115! 53:03 Christine & Gordon Lumb Gordon contracted polio in 1954 aged 5, The interview contains numerous stories of growing up, which he tells in a humorous manner. Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115! 74:32 'Nidd' Scudamore 'Nidd' was married to Ron Scudamore who was a long term Chairman of the British Polio Fellowship and talks a little of their life together. Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115! 24:28 Maureen McKenzie Maureen contracted polio in 1951 aged 16 years, Maureen was one of the first people to be part of the Work Scheme in Newcastle Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115! 45:23