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The Canley Social

Cultural historian and sociologist Ruth Cherrington reflects on growing up on a Coventry council estate, and what she learnt from the Canley Social Club – the Working Men’s Club across the street.
Recorded at the Contains Strong Language poetry and spoken word festival.

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Thu 30 Sep 2021 22:45

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  • Thu 30 Sep 2021 22:45

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