Joseph H Armitage (B.1908): Reading & Writing
One of the great shames about Armitage’s autobiography is that he does not talk about any of his interests and therefore, says …
Joseph H Armitage (B.1908): Home & Family
As a child, Armitage lived with his father, Henry, his mother, Rachel and his (step) brother, George who was 14 years older …
Joseph H Armitage (B.1908): An Introduction
Joseph Armitage was born on 24th September 1908 in Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Armitage introduces his autobiography as a ‘documentary’ (p1), recording …
Joseph H Armitage (B.1908) Researching Writing Lives
Being a part of Writing Lives, creating my author blog and researching Joseph Armitage’s life and writing has allowed me to develop, …
Joseph H Armitage (B.1908): Life & Labour
Labour and work was an important concept for Armitage from an early age. ‘I was growing up and making my own pals. …
Joseph H Armitage (B.1908): Habits, Culture & Belief
Joseph Armitage’s autobiography doesn’t include any mention of his own habits, culture or beliefs; however he does share some quite amusing insights …
Joseph H Armitage (B.1908): Education & Schooling
Armitage’s recollection of his school days is short in comparison to some other aspects of his life, spanning just over one page …
Joseph H Armitage (B.1908): Purpose & Audience
‘This is not intended to be an autobiography, but rather a documentary, a true record of the way of life…’ Armitage p2. One …