Mike describes moving with his family to Maldon, where his parents bought the well-known grocers, Collins, at the top of the High Street. He recalls details of the old premises and several incidents with his brother as they explored their surroundings. He worked in the shop for a number of years. Beeleigh Races are also described.

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Ovenden, Michael

(Born 1955) Interviewed July 2018.

Mike describes moving with his family to Maldon, where his parents bought the well-known grocers, Collins, at the top of the High Street. He recalls details of the old premises and several incidents with his brother as they explored their surroundings. He worked in the shop for a number of years. Beeleigh Races are also described.

Themes:

Businesses & Shops, High Street, Beeleigh