David Cochrane was born in 1932 and talks here about the spending power of his 'pocket money' of one penny 1d. In today's decimal currency this would be the equivalent of just a quarter of a penny. Our current penny is a coin which will go out of circulation shortly!

John Fortune was born and brought up in Duns the son of a family farming at Cheeklaw on the southern side of Duns. He grew up when it was possible for a pre-schooler to ride a tricycle from his farm along the road to the station and people along his route would keep an eye on him. Almost unbelievable with today's busy roads and even busier people.

Jimmy Foreman grew up at Cumledge Mill and talks here about hoola hoops and playing with a 'gird' and stick.