Pamela speaks about her life in a prefab on the Isle of Dogs

Pamela's prefab off Stebondale Street, E14

Recorded at the East End Canal Festival in June 2016, Bob Dench recalls his prefab in Bouverie Road, Hackney, and Barbara Windsor who also lived in a nearby prefab. Photo from the collection of George Warren.

Bob describes his prefab and famous neighbour

Recorded in 2011 as part of a Media Trust project, Eddie recalls his return from the war and setting up home with his family in their prefab in Persant Road, Catford, SE6. Eddie passed away in December 2015 after living for 69 years on the Excalibur Estate.

Eddie O'Mahony talks about moving into his prefab in 1946

BBC Surrey recorded an interview with Jane Hearn, director of the Prefab Museum, and Emma Midgley, director of the Rural Life Centre, on 22 February 2018 in the Arcon prefab. Thanks to BBC Surrey for permitting the Prefab Museum to share the recording.

BBC Surrey interview at the Rural Life Centre

Judy lived in an AIROH prefab in Barcombe Close, Eastbourne, with her parents and sister. Recorded at the Rural Life Centre, July 2016

Judy Hewins describes her childhood in an Eastbourne prefab

Ray was recorded at Estates of Memory, the London Festival of Architecture 2017, at St Marks Hall, London SE6

Ray Smith's memories of his family prefab in Penarth, South Wales

Barbara Brewer talks about her prefab childhood in Kirkwood Road, Peckham, London. Recorded at St Mark's Hall, Catford, London SE6 in May 2016

A prefab in Peckham, London

Rosemary Carden talks about her memories of her cousin's prefab, now located at the Chiltern Open Air Museum. Recorded at the Chiltern Open Air Museum, August 2016

The Universal prefab at Chiltern Open Air Museum

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