Jean Wakenshaw
Jean belongs to: Cullercoats Community Centre
Jean was born in Simpson Street, Cullercoats in 1921. She has lived in Cullercoats most of her life.
Jean was interviewed by Kylea Little on 1 March 2006. The interview took place at Cullercoats Community Centre and lasted 36 minutes and 23 seconds.
John and Annie Lisle
John and Annie Lisle
Jean's great grandparents John and Annie Lisle. John Lisle was a fisherman and founded the Cullercoats Fishermen's Mission and Annie Lisle sold fish. John is wearing a traditional fishing jumper called a gansey and Annie is wearing traditional fisherwoman's clothes.
Jean has 12 memories in the memorynet:
Jean's memories with a Community theme:
Family involvement in fishing- Changes in Cullercoats
- Harbour Day
- Religion
Polly Donkin and the Cullercoats fisherwomen
Jean's other memories:
This memory has these themes:
Clothing | Relationships | The North East | Women | Work
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