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Originally deposited as an audio cassette. Contains part of the 'Rawcliffe People' oral history project with contribution from Elsie Carl, reminiscing with stories regarding local people, places, (Rawcliffe Bridge) and their occupations, such as Blacksmiths, Saddlers, Coffin makers. Includes mention of her association as a member of the Boothferry Family and Local History group, Rawcliffe Hall, owned by the Crakes family.Her grandfather's sister was a wet nurse to one of the children. The Hall is now demolished. Her Great-Grandfather owned the local flaxmill She recites a poem listing modern items and how history has changed from her generation and post 1940s. Public access copy available on Preservica: https://eastriding.access.preservica.com/ (Search 'DDX1646/18')