Ronald White, Retired union official Ronald's grandfather tied string around his trouser legs to stop snakes getting inside when working in the woods.
Roger Mathews, Production manager (carpets) Roger says he and his wife were treated as a novelty by friends in Lancashire because of their unusual accents.
Melvyn Thompson, Engineer (carpet industry) Melvyn remembers an alleyway known locally as "The Sling", because it was shaped like a slingshot.
Long description of interview: Four men of similar age who had all worked in the carpet industry for a number of years before its demise. Interview takes place in the office of the Friends of the Carpet Museum where they are trying to preserve patterns and carpet factory records, many rescued from skips! Many comparisions with life now and in the past.
Recorded by: John Hellings, Radio Hereford And Worcester
