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1. A great way to learn about someone’s past is to start by asking them
questions about their early lives. It’s not always easy to know where
to start, so here’s a few ideas of questions you could lead with.
What you need:
• Yourself
• Interviewee
• Pen and paper
• (or other recording device)
Questions to Inspire
Memories and Life Stories
Can you describe
the home you
grew up in?
Who lived in your
home with you?
What was your
favourite thing
about your home?
Did you have
a garden or
outside space?
Where did you
go on holiday
as a child?
How did you get
to your holiday
destination?
Who went on
your holiday
with you?
What did you
do whilst you
were there?
What was your
school uniform
like?
Did you enjoy
school?
Did you ever get
in trouble whilst
at school?
What kind of
games did you
play?
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