Pardner Hand: A Caribbean answer to British banking exclusion
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Curated by Museumand and hosted at the Bank of England Museum, this exhibition explores a way of saving popularised by the Windrush Generation. Listen to seven interviews to hear the stories of people who have used Pardner in their life in various ways.
15 mins
Stops
Introduction: Welcome to Pardner Hand
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2:25
Hurley’s Story: ‘At that time, I couldn't get a loan from anyone.’
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2:39
Kayan’s Story: ‘It’s a generational thing.’
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2:55
Cheryl’s Story: ‘I used to run sou-sou.’
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1:36
Lenny's Story: 'They came over for a better life.'
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2:23
Carmen's Story: ‘You have done something for your family.’
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1:37
Colin’s Story: ‘That was a part of saving for black people.’
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1:46
Phyllis’s Story: ‘We had to find ways to invest and be brave.’
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2:23
Credits
Curated by Museumand and hosted at the Bank of England Museum. With thanks to the Museumand community for trusting us with their stories.