Interview with Gertie Roche
TitleInterview with Gertie Roche
ReferenceTAPE/022
Date
n.d.
Scope and ContentGertie Roche describes her life - born in 1912 in Leeds, fifth in family of 6, early memories living in back-to-back house, World War One, general strike, recalls working at garment makers on pressing machine, then despatch room, moved to Montague Burtons in 1936, strike in November 1936, involvement with union and union activities. Food to Spain. Joined Communist Party in 1937. Subsequent union career and political activities. Market research on health issues, expelled from Communist Party, later joined Labour Party.
Extent1 cassette tape
Physical descriptionNWSA copy
LanguageEnglish
Persons keywordRoche, Gertie, Communist Party of Great Britain, Montague Burton
SubjectOral history, Textile industry, Clothing industry, Trade unions, Industrial disputes, Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
Conditions governing accessOpen
Levelfile
Normal locationZ (Room 24)