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.
Two Cullercoats fisherwomen
Ellen Donkin and Annie Jane Dodds were two Cullercoats fisherwomen. They were friends with Aunt Nellie, Jean's husband's aunt.
Visitor Comments
Simpson street
Really enjoyed the site .Was wondering if Simpson st Cullercoats and Simpson St Chirton is the same ??Is it nearby?Thank you for a wonderful project
By joan On 5 May 2007
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:
- Growing up in Cullercoats
- Changes to Cullercoats Bay
- John and Annie Lisle
- Annie Lisle
- The Lisle family
- Two Cullercoats fisherwomen
- Aunt Nellie
This memory has these themes:
Clothing | Relationships | Traditions | Women | Work
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