Writing Lives

Eva Shilton (b.1907): Researching Writing Lives

Though selecting an author initially seemed an arduous task, I soon felt a strong affinity with working class authors from around the West Midlands, where I live. When I saw that Eva Shilton had lived and died in my hometown of Coventry, my fascination with her life steadily grew. In describing …

Percy Vere (H.V.Smith) (b.1913): Researching Writing Lives

Hard work and perseverance paid off in the end and it was worth it.’ (Vere, 20) Slightly daunted at the task of studying autobiographies, but confident in my love of blogging, I began the Writing Lives module in January 2017. I’m glad to say that I do not regret my …

Writing Lives

Eva Shilton (b.1907): Researching Writing Lives

Percy Vere (H.V.Smith) (b.1913): Researching Writing Lives

Mrs W.E. Palmer (b.1908): Researching Writing Lives

Researching Writing Lives

Researching Writing Lives: Mary Bradbury (circa 1900)

Joe Loftus (1914-1998): Researching Writing Lives

Amy Frances Gomm: (b:1899): Researching Writing Lives

John Britton 1771-1857: Researching Writing Lives

Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Researching Writing Lives