What is Memoirs of Millom Podcast about...

The Memoirs of Millom is a brand new podcast that is part of our project, MEMOIRS OF MILLOM.

 

Please follow us on your preferred podcast platform and engross yourself in the memories of the community of Millom Town and local area. From work life to sport and farming to relationships, throw in some entertainment and you can reminisce with us and share with your families the good times we had and still have here in our rural town by the beautiful seaside.
If you have any stories, memoirs, photographs or memorabilia you’d like to share, do get in touch. outreach@beggarstheatre.com.
Let’s celebrate this wonderful town and fabulous community and its cherished memoirs.

Listen to the podcast here...

Final Episode
Episode 6 – Old Ways of Working

Listen in to our final episode! It is all about old ways of working- farming, the mines, the tannery, and of course, the old fashioned paper round!

Episode 5 – Sport

Millom and Rugby League go way back. Listen in to hear some Memoirs of Millom about the oldest Amateur Rugby League Club in the world. But it isn’t just about rugby, it’s about football too, and all the other sports in this town!

Episode 4 – Legacy Of The War

Find out about how WWII impacted the lives of locals in Millom. Find out about stories from the front line, as well as what it was like to be sheltering from the bombing raids right here in Millom. These memoirs from the war are poignant and inspiring, so settle in to another episode.

Episode  3 – Entertainment

It’s time for the jazz hands! This week’s episode is all about Entertainment, and how Millom has been entertaining us all for years. Dances at the Palace, Theatre shows at the Beggar’s or The Opera, Millom is a place with a rich and entertaining history. Settle back and let these Memoirs of Millom entertain you.

Episode 2 – Childhood Mischief

No matter the decade, getting up to mischief as a youngster is one of life’s constants. Listen to this week’s episode to hear all about what Millom folk used to get up to (and still do!) in their troublesome teens. 

Episode 1 – Love Stories

Love. Nothing more. Nothing less. Listen to the heart warming, slightly shocking, and in some cases, hilarious love stories which make up some of our Memoirs of Millom.

Grab a brew, put it on during the school run, or something to listen to as you walk the dog, this episode is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Trailer…

The trailer for the new Podcast Memoirs Of Millom is out now. Listen and become engrossed in stories of  a town with a rich history, told through personal stories that will encourage conversations between young and old. This is Millom, brought to life.

This is a Beggar’s Theatre Production in collaboration with Moore Arts Millom, and is produced by Jakki Moore. Editing, recording, writing and background research by Ruby Lewis.