Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Habits and Beliefs
“The Church of Christ was a haven” For many during the 20th century, religion was a way of life. But, for many …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Home and Family [part 1]
‘We were a family of five, but sadly did not live together as a family for very long because of our financial …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Home & Family [part 2].
“Our story starts in Aberfan, where Mama and Dada made their home” Mary Hart’s home town is a key discussion in her …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Food
‘I can never remember being hungry, but I am sure Mama and Dada often denied themselves so that Ron and I could …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): An Introduction
“This is the story of my Welsh childhood- shot through with the richness of our community and the jagged edge of poverty and …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Purpose and Audience
‘for all my family especially my dear husband Ron, our lovely daughters Lindsey and Rosslyn, our supportive sons-in-law Ted and Paul and …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Life & Labour
‘There was a sense in which autobiographers found themselves unable to write easily about their family life, or felt that they ought …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Evaluation Post
Researching into Mary Norreen Hart’s life and memoir has been one of the best journeys. Not only have I learnt a lot …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Education, Schooling & Reading
‘We were brought up with family values of good manners, respect for authority and a thirst for knowledge through reading’ Education Education …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Politics, Protest & War.
‘Against the backdrop of the economic depression, socialism exerted a strong influence’ Mary does not write much about the political situation of …