Both John and Ella have grown up on Gwydir Street and became friends after connecting during the coronavirus pandemic.
John was a child during World War II and remembers the VE Day street party as well as many shops, pubs, cinemas and other businesses that were much loved by residents.
John talks about how his family came to rent the house he lives in on Gwydir Street.
John talks about the first electrical appliance in their house – the radio.
John talks about going to the Bath House.
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