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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