Margaret Watson (b.1907) War and Memory
Margaret Watson was just seven-years-old when the First World War began. By the start of the Second World War, Margaret was a …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Introduction
“In spite of my many hard times I would not have my life any other way.” In 1912, when she was just …
Julia Heath Weblog: Life and Labour
Margaret’s progression from being a fourteen year old factory girl to working as a chauffeur for the city council is fascinating, and …
Julia Heath Weblog: Purpose and Audience
This week I have started working on the Purpose on Audience post. I’ve found this one a bit difficult as my author …
Julia Heath Weblog: Introducing Our Authors
This week I was eager to begin reading Margaret’s memoir. Despite being just forty pages long, it is fascinatingly rich in detail …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Reading and Writing
“I was due to leave school in three weeks as I would be fourteen years of age. Bessie suggested Domestic Service. I …
Margaret Watson (B.1907) Politics, Protest and Class
Margaret does not comment on her political opinions in her memoir, as the primary focus of her writing is to reflect on …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Purpose and Audience
“Remember to always thank God for every day granted to you. I do, I have a lot to thank God for.” (p.19) …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Habits, Culture and Belief
As Margaret’s memoir mainly discusses the importance of her work and family life, the cultural activities she remembers engaging in are almost …