Alan and John Aston, who are in their 70s, have had their teenage home remade for a museum exhibit.
Two brothers in their 70s were "overwhelmed" and left close to tears when they saw their teenage home recreated at a museum.
John and Alan Aston, aged 74 and 71, responded to an appeal for memories from families who lived in the area.Researcher Claire Weston said it had been "a gift" to work with the brothers on the project He said there was frost on the inside of the windows on cold days and he would wake up and get dressed underneath the covers to stay warm.Researcher Claire Weston said it had been "a gift" when the siblings, who grew up in the Black Country, got in touch to share their memories.
After interviewing the brothers about their home, Ms Weston went away to find the furniture and other items needed to recreate it.
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