Slough based writer Michael Pearcy is 'tuning into the past' to collect reminiscences of what it was like to work in Slough during the 1950s and 60s.

He is is asking people to tell their own stories of post-war Slough.

It is all part of a project initiated by Slough Museum called 20-20-20 supported by Arts Council England. It will culminate with an exhibition at The Curve in December if the Covid situation allows.

Mr Pearcy said, “Two hundred words would be perfect or one side of A4. If you're not a great typist then record your memories into a mobile phone and send the recording. The more personal you make it the better.

"The stories I’ve received include one about a fifteen-year-old girl's first days at work – earning just five pounds per week - and a very moving story about a father who devoted his life to improving working conditions. One of my correspondents wrote about making small boats and another about the mysterious government work done at McMichael – don't worry, he didn't breach security.”

Mr Pearcy plans to self-publish a small book of these memories and produce a podcast of edited highlights.

He said: “Slough Museum asked me to select something from their collection that would provide inspiration.

"I chose two radio receivers – one made in Slough by McMichael in 1934 and the other a transistor radio bought at Slough Co-op in the sixties.

"I saw these items as a link to the past, a way of sending messages back and forth in time. They also contrast with the way we listen to music and radio programmes in modern times on relatively tiny digital devices.”

Contact him at his website www.michaelpearcywriter.co.uk. He is ready to receive written memoirs and audio recordings.