Oral Histories

Oral histories of Reynolds Avenue plot holders were recorded by ECH exploring diverse growing heritage and stories of the allotment community, how it has developed and continues to sustain itself. Here are some clips of some of the interviews.

Paul

They taught me everything

00:00 / 00:40

I like to eat it

00:00 / 00:24

Jams and Chutneys

00:00 / 00:44

Big glut

00:00 / 00:32

Tracey

Dad's Allotment

00:00 / 00:48

West Indian Crops

00:00 / 01:12

Abergavenny Farm

00:00 / 01:01

Strawberries

00:00 / 00:28

Bibi

Angelo

Fresh food is different

00:00 / 01:23

Whatever happens you'll get to the allotment

00:00 / 01:07

What do you grow here

00:00 / 01:14

Share the seeds

00:00 / 00:41

We go together

00:00 / 01:05

Mohammed

She showed me how to cook

00:00 / 01:50

tomatoes, chillis, everything

00:00 / 00:29