Emma Merrick is one of four sisters and two brothers who grew up in Leicester. A close family Emma remains very close to her sisters Ann and Rosie. Emma lives in her own flat within an independent living community and spends time with her friends and neighbours in a communal hub on site, where they play games and enjoy activities and day trips. She likes to keep busy and when she’s not socialsing with friends at the hub, Emma spends most of her week working at a local primary school in the kitchens.
Listen to Emma tell her story in her own words (with contributions from Emma’s sister, Ann)
Emma and Ann share happy tales of their childhood and growing up, as well as the incredibly moving story of caring for their elderly parents.
THIS ORAL HISTORY WAS FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL LOTTERY HERITAGE FUND AS PART OF OUR MEMORIES & STORIES PROJECT.
