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A Generation

Duration: 2:00 minutes
Accession No: TWCMS : 2009.214
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Summary
Jessica's story is about growing up and how her family has grown as well.

By Jessica Dickinson

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This story was inspired by objects from the mining gallery at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens.


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Video transcript

They thought I was the last and so did I. I liked being the youngest. I didn't have responsibilities, I could just have fun. First there was one but little did my parents know they would eventually end up with 7 children.

Stephen, Christopher, Elizabeth, Maria, Daniel and myself all lived in a three bedroom house with my mum and dad. I knew I didn't live in a palace but it was home for me and I loved it! This was the place our lives had started. When I was three I found out that our family would be moving house. I was so exited to leave but I knew there would be so many memories left behind. Some good and some bad. But I knew this part of my life would stay with me forever.

Our new house was lovely. A real family home for us all. 6 years went by so smoothly in the house. We were all enjoying our lives. We had ups and downs just like any family would do.

Then we found out something... my mum was pregnant. My life changed from that moment. I was no longer the youngest. I was going to be big sister. After Katie was born we grew even closer as a family. It wasn't just eight of us no more. There is nine in our family now. My mum, my dad, Stephen, Christopher, Elizabeth, Maria, Daniel, Jessica and Katie.

Welcome to my ever growing family!

I really enjoyed this story and i have to say the memories they shared as a family were amazing!! Their parents must be so proud of their 7 children! it's not very often you can say that, and well done for making such a great story, it does bring a slight tear to my eye hearing the transcrip to this piece. Posted on 08/05/2010 at 09:47:41

I must agree with you, the story just draws you in from the start with all the pictures linking to every word she says. Posted on 08/05/2010 at 09:52:48

this truly was one of the funniest things i have ever seen! bravo! I LOVED seeing how your huge family evolved over time! . Posted on 15/04/2011 at 14:16:47

also, i am currently wondering if you are from a catholic family, perhaps this explains the large number of children ? i was once in a car with your mother and almost fell out, good times! what an accomplishment! you should love and appreciate this video ALWAYS! Posted on 15/04/2011 at 14:22:10

also, i am currently wondering if you are from a catholic family, perhaps this explains the large number of children ? i was once in a car with your mother and almost fell out, good times! what an accomplishment! you should love and appreciate this video ALWAYS! Posted on 15/04/2011 at 14:22:27

well what an amazing ever growing family, your MUM (doreen) must be a trooper, in her short shorts :) o-m-g you r a toppa gurlo for creatin dis vid.. LOL Luv u loadz jess neva change 4 nee 1 luv u to the moon n bk ;) Posted on 15/04/2011 at 14:23:36

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