| Description | Track 1 [00.58.25] [Session One: 31 October 2017] John Moseley (JM) in 1944, Risca, Wales. Jo Moseley (JoM) born in Monmouthshire, Wales. JoM describes her parent’s origins and occupations. JoM describes secondary education at St Julian’s High School in Newport. She mentions hatred of studying Latin. JM describes parent’s occupations and home life. He describes secondary school experience, including his original school being closed due to insufficient numbers. He mentions failing and redoing A-Levels. [00.03.22] JM and JoM discuss how they were both the first in their families to attend university. JoM describes how they met at a Newport Athletic Club dance prior to attending Swansea University. JoM furthers description of grammar school experience and criticises inequality of schools funding. [00.06.40] JoM describes her reasons for selecting Swansea University, includes reference to Singleton Abbey and cricket. She comments on the lack of school advice in selecting Universities. JM describes his selection of Swansea University. [00.10.35] JM describes University accommodation and comments on how it has changed. He describes formal dining and the high table. [00.13.30] JoM describes her experience of University accommodation in Beck Hall, an all-girls dormitory. She mentions rebellious behaviour and students union events. [00.18.36] JoM describes the structure of her English degree. She mentions winning the E. Arthur Williams Prize. JoM compares her workload to that of current university students. [00.23.51] JM describes the structure of his engineering degree. He mentions struggling academically. He mentions completing a master’s degree. [00.27.12] JoM mentions that it would have been frowned upon to live with JM. JM describes his living situations throughout university. He mentions the beauty of the Gower. JoM describes her living situations throughout university. She mentions visiting JM frequently. JoM and JM discuss social activities including walking, attending dances and shows in the Swansea Grand. [00.31.12] JM describes how he and JoM were members of the cricket club. JM and JoM tell a story about meeting cricket commentators Jack Fingleton and Ted Dexter. They both fondly recall watching cricket matches. JM recalls playing cricket and rugby. JoM mentions Swansea University sports facilities. She mentions acting as a volunteer reporter for the Swansea University magazine, Crefft. [00.36.08] JM describes social nights at Swansea University. He mentions there being little drunkenness. JoM recalls formal dances in the student’s union. She mentions Bonzo Dog Doo-Da Band playing. JoM mentions attending dances at nearby hotels, particularly the Caswell Hotel. JM mentions visiting the Gower Inn. JoM recalls occasionally visiting The Mumbles. JM recalls attending concerts at Patti’s Pavilion and Brangwyn Hall. [00.40.42] JoM describes shopping in Swansea city centre. She mentions attending shows at the Swansea Grand. JM mentions the cricket ground and rugby club. JoM describes the city centre as feeling separate to Swansea University. [00.42.10] JoM describes the community feel of Swansea University. JM mentions spending time with fellow engineering students, with which they are still in contact. JoM reflects upon the impact her relationship with JM had on her University experience. She recounts accompanying her son to an interview at Swansea University. JoM describes Swansea University library. She comments on how Swansea University has changed and comments on the Bay Campus. [00.47.10] JoM describes the reserved welsh identity at Swansea University. She mentions a small number of Welsh speakers and limited Plaid Cymru presence. JM agrees and highlights the presence of rugby. JoM and JM comment on the complete lack of tension between Welsh and English students. [00.49.05] JoM and JM mention a desire to live in London following graduation. JM describes missing home in relation to the hectic nature of London. [00.51.46] JoM describes student unrest in Paris and recalls a sit-in that took place at Swansea University. JM comments upon the low number of Swansea University students from independent schools. JM mentions university elections. JoM mentions hustings taking place at the university. JM and JoM describe enjoyment of Swansea University and the surrounding area. JoM comments on the role it played in cementing their relationship and coming of age. |