Our Young Corby Blog

Kingswood Kids

The Kingswood estate had an undesirable reputation; people said that the overall design of low-rise. high-density housing, of closes and walkways and no through roads made it confusing to navigate and a muggers’ paradise. Those same features, however, made it safer for children to play out which they did with great enthusiasm.

Young activists make their point

A very young demonstrator

The ROSAC (Retention Of Steel-making At Corby) campaign united the town in a series of large high-profile marches and demonstrations. We have been finding many images showing young people very much involved with their elders.

Burying Corby

Young men were very resentful at the loss of their futures in the works.