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Norma Butt's cuddly koala bear

Shoebox Stories

Enjoy a collection of short films made by visitors to the BBC Wales Open Centre in Newport about their most cherished keepsakes.

The Birthday Book and Backdrop

'I like the mystery of old things. Where have they come from?'
Anna Bush Crews

My Granddad's Dressing Gown

'He was bringing shame on the household by wearing these tatty items.'
Trevor Sawtell

A Shoebox Story

'Dozens of locals have descended from him.'
Tony Bennett

Shedding Skin

'The ring was right for what I needed, spiritually and personally.'
Robert O'Connor

My Story

'It was almost certainly half-empty when we reached home.'
Rita Horton

Singapore Now and Then

'We were shocked to find out that she'd been a prisoner.'
Margaret Gardener

Addiction

'It's not so much about collecting, it's more about finding.'
June Gumsley

Precious Things

'I was always dancing in the kitchen.'
Norma Butt

Where I Work

'Sometimes, Derek's even here!'
Rachel Broome

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