Personal objects

One possession that was most precious to Mr. Khan was a watch that was bought for him by one of his sons. It was bought in Kuwait, it was made of gold and Mr. Khan wore it on a chain. He used to joke that the watch was a bit too thin and he would have preferred a heavier one, one that had more gold in it. However, it was clear that this watch meant a lot to him as he wore it all the time.

Mr. Khan was very proud of the fact that he was a driver, and he always took very good care of his cars. He would always polish his car and take his family on outings. To him the car symbolised freedom, and the opportunity to grow and prosper in his new life in Britain. This was also a reflection of those early years in the 1950’s when Mr Khan bought his first new van, when cars were scarcer and few could drive.