Wilfred Middlebrook (b.1899): War and Memory
‘We did not know it then, but these carefree days were heading for a close’ (p.104). Compared to the majority of other …
Wilfred Middlebrook (b.1899): Researching Writing Lives
Wow, I cannot believe my ‘Writing Lives’ journey has come to an end. This has been such a lovely experience from start …
Wilfred Middlebrook (b.1899): Life and Labour
For the majority of the working-class, work dominated their lives and Wilfred was no different. At the age of 12, Wilfred began …
Wilfred Middlebrook (b.1899): Habits, Beliefs and Recreations
‘They were determined that I should be taught music at the earliest opportunity’ (p.39) In the fifth chapter of his memoir–titled ‘Holidays’– …
Wilfred Middlebrook (b.1899): Education and Schooling
During his childhood, Wilfred attended a number of schools. In 1903 and 1904, Wilfred’s first two schools were ‘old church schools’ and …
Wilfred Middlebrook (b.1899): Purpose and Audience
There are numerous reasons as to why autobiographies have been written in the past and remain a key source of interest, and …
Wilfred Middlebrook (b.1899): Home and Family
Wilfred Middlebrook opens up the story of his life by introducing us to his father, Rufus. His father was born in 1878 …
Wilfred Middlebrook (b.1899): An Introduction
‘Living simply and with no more worries about weaving or loom tuning (p.187) The autobiographical work I have decided to work on …
Wilfred Middlebrook (b.1899-): Biographical Entry
527 MIDDLEBROOK, Wilfred, ‘Trumpet Voluntary’, MS, pp. 687 (c.126,000 words). Brunel University Library. Born 18 Dec 1899 in Blackburn. Both parents worked …