In this episode of Ampthill Past Memories, we hear from Mary Harris, a lifelong resident of Maulden and later Ampthill. At 99 years old, Mary shares fascinating memories of her early life, working at the Bovril factory during wartime, cycling long distances for work and social events, and the challenges of rationing. She also recalls Ampthill’s old shops, her love of bowls, and how she helped start the first ladies' bowling team in Maulden. Listen in for a heartfelt journey through local history and personal resilience.
Ampthill Past Memories is a podcast series from the Ampthill and District Preservation Society.
Long-standing residents of Ampthill and around, have recorded their memories of Ampthill Past giving a unique insight into their personal and working lives of several decades ago. The interviews conjure up a fabulous picture of how Ampthill used to be and highlights some of the interesting goings on and colourful characters that used to reside in the area.
