Bostin' Fittle – Bally bostin' food and memories frum the Black Country

A celebration of the history of food and community in the Black Country.

The work, created through the Bostin Fittle project, is a genuine celebration of the history of food and community in the Black Country. This wonderful collection of engaging audio and visual content has been made possible through the combined efforts of 50 students aged 11-16 from Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy and Ormiston New Academy, their teachers and principals, our fantastic visiting experts, partners and the enrichment team at Ormiston Academies Trust.

Recipes

Got hollow legs? If yer eyes am bigger than yer bally, this is filthy good fodder that’s stood the test of time! From Ma’s Old Fave’s to Bostin Good Puds.

Audio

This page showcases some edited highlights of the oral histories from local residents discussing the societal impact of food and diet of the 1940-1960’s.

The book

Download the book here, the culmination of 6 months of work by Bostin Fittle participants to develop journalistic, historical and research knowledge and skills.

Audio

Frances Thompson – interview

I was born in 1939. Living on rations was hard, we had to share everything. You was only allowed ounces, not...

15 July, 2019

Audio

Judith Oliver – interview

It’s a traditional Black Country dish which is a kind of stew – a cheap food. Certainly in my childhood it...

6 January, 2019

Audio

James Wilson – interview

We grew up by a harbour, we ate a lot of fish. My mom and dad worked at the fish market...

15 July, 2019

Audio

Alan Thompson – interview

I was born in 1943. After the war it wasn’t very good. You ate what you were given to eat. Most...

15 July, 2019

Contact Info

If you would like to talk to OAT about this project or any other enrichment queries, please contact Jemima Waltho, Enrichment Manager.