Telling our stories, finding our roots Exeter Multicultural History

• Bozenka Pearson interview
• Terry Bissessar Interview
• John Antat Interview
• Chukumeka Maxwell Interview
• Ilana Pires Interview
• Samoala Jackson Interview
• Tim Niblock Interview
• Olive Fernandes Interview
• Hashim Rashid interview
• Mustafa Tellesy Interview
• Mr Pang interview
• Abdullah Kuzu Interview
• Ayşe Kuzu Interview
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• Magda from Poland Interview
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• St James students interview
• Mosque Founders Interview
• Sue Evens interview
• Maurice Hawker Interview

Ayşe Kuzu was born in Turkey, and came to Exeter as a refugee in 2000. She runs the popular Dinosaur café with her husband Abdullah.

She was interviewed by Richard Bradbury & Anita Nathwani on 8th March 2013 at the Dinosaur. There are five extracts here - listen to an extract by clicking on the play button. Read the full transcript here.

Ayşe and Abdullah also contributed to the 2004 Book "The Road to EX4"

Extract 1

Arriving in England with a two-year old daughter, language confusion.

Extract 2

Memories & feelings about Turkey. Making friends in Exeter.

Extract 3

Ayşe talks about her daughter growing up with two cultures.

Extract 4

Her family's reaction when she moved to England and her feelings.

Extract 5

Richard asks what she does on her day off, and about her experience of Devon outside Exeter.