Oral history interview with Mr and Mrs A

00:00 Mr and Mrs A confirm their names, family composition and length of time in the UK.

01:16 Mr A talks about place of birth, primary education and boarding secondary school. Travels to Harare. Recalls childhood activities, games and work around the home.

03:45 Mrs A born in and grew up in Harare, relocated to another city and completing secondary education at boarding school. Completed a post-secondary then applied for nursing in the UK. Exciting and creative childhood. Used to visit rural home every weekend.

06:45 Mrs A came to the UK in 2000, due to political instability in Zimbabwe.

07:37 Adjusting to UK environment and integration was difficult.

09:02 Mr A came to the UK in 2002 fleeing political persecution.

11:15 Zimbabwe traditions, culture, music

14:20 Mrs A explains how as parents they demonstrate cultural traditions by getting children involved in activities and interacting with other Zimbabweans.

15:13 Totems: Mrs A’s totem is Shava/Mhofu.

16:51 Mr A’s totem is Gumbo/Madyirapazhe which is a bull/cow, of which the leg is the most important part. Mr A recites his totem in Shona which he learnt from his grandmother.

22:55 Mr and Mrs A discuss hopes and fears for the future. Keeping connections with Zimbabwe and family and friends who still live there. How their children’s experience is very different to their own childhood.

30:12 End of the interview