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![Still from Paul Robeson: Those Were the Days](/archive-sites/bristolstories/media/204_p320.jpg)
Paul Robeson: Those…
Miriam Casal Madinabeita
The story of how US black singer, actor and campaigner Paul Robeson’s songs inspired the International Brigades who went to…1:13
![Still from Remembrance Sunday](/archive-sites/bristolstories/media/214_p320.jpg)
Remembrance Sunday
Kieran Foss
Playing The Last Post on a military parade. The sound is a recording of Kieran playing, on the cadets best bugle!3:39
![Still from Campaigning Beyond Retirement](/archive-sites/bristolstories/media/216_p320.jpg)
Campaigning Beyond…
Dave Wood
David talks about how he became interested in trains and railways, and how he came to work on the railways for 32 years.7:05
![Still from I’m an ex-Railway Man](/archive-sites/bristolstories/media/218_p320.jpg)
I’m an ex-Railway Man
David Crafer
Dave talks about his memories working on the railways from 1947-1971, and as a wireless operator during the war.3:33
![Still from From Swinging the Shovel to Pressing the Button](/archive-sites/bristolstories/media/219_p320.jpg)
From Swinging the…
George Gallop
Retired photographer George tells us about how a wartime childhood spent with the village signalman inspired him to work as a steam…2:58
![Still from My Love Of The Railway](/archive-sites/bristolstories/media/222_p320.jpg)
My Love Of The Railway
Joyce Grimstead
Joyce remembers her childhood and the golden age of steam.4:00
![Still from Three Times On The Railway](/archive-sites/bristolstories/media/223_p320.jpg)
Three Times On The…
Reg Shallis
Reg talks about the diverse work involved in running a steam railway and how it differs from modern rail.