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Lorna Kite (b.1916): Researching Writing Lives

Being apart of the Writing Lives project has definitely been a rewarding experience. I have always been interested in history and autobiographies. I chose this module to share my interest in the subject matter. Moreover, I do enjoy blogging as a medium and I have had previous experience on modules …

Stephanie Clark May 29, 2020 Authors, Researching Writing Lives Permalink

Researching Writing Lives- Alfred George Henry Lay (1869-1958)

The thing that drew me to Alfred George Henry Lay’s diary was the title, ‘Adventure’. I have always been a big fan of adventure stories and I was keen to learn more about his life. Alfred’s life really was an adventure. He was able to overcome so many odds in …

Duncan Almond May 29, 2020 Alfred George Henry Lay (1869-1958), Researching Writing Lives Permalink

Researching Writing Lives (Susan Silvester 1878-1968)

I’d like to think that I have presented Susan Silvester, her family, her lifestyle, and Minworth as truthfully and respectfully as I …

Marion Owen (b. 1909): Researching Writing Lives

I have always loved reading memoirs with one of my favourite books being Dolly Alderton’s Everything I Know About Love. Reading Marion …

Fred Baxter (1908-1997): Researching Writing Lives

I was initially attracted to Fred’s memoir due to its title, ‘Cemetery Side of 83 Years; The Life Story of a Bury …

Daisy Noakes (b. 1908): An Introduction

‘I was aware of someone shaking me and saying, ‘get up’. I could not open my eyes because of a bright light’ …

Daisy Noakes (b. 1908): Education and Schooling

‘From that moment my childhood ended, and I realised I had been launched on the world to earn my own living. 1923.’ …

Daisy Noakes (b. 1908): Home and Family

‘We children looked after ourselves most of the time. We could always ask an older brother or sister if we wanted to …

Daisy Noakes (b.1908): Life and Labour

‘She said my wage would start at my age, £14 a year and I could start my work as soon as I …

Daisy Noakes (b. 1908): Purpose and Audience

‘I wrote it as I thought of it. When I wrote this down I never thought it would get into print. Everybody …

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