John Britton 1771-1857: Purpose & Audience
John Britton born 1771 was an author and antiquarian who towards the end of his life wrote an autobiography. Britton stated that …
John Britton 1771-1857: Researching Writing Lives
Initially I was apprehensive about doing the module ‘Writing Lives’ , as I had never done anything like this before; however, when …
John Britton 1771-1857: Life and Labour
Life and Labour Upon finishing his schooling Britton spent a few years working apprenticeships, most notably a period in which he …
John Britton 1771-1857: Politics, Protest and Class
In chapter IV of Britton’s autobiography he goes into great detail about the government and the role of the government in society. …
John Britton 1771-1857: Education and Schooling
Education and Schooling John Britton in his autobiography gives a great insight into his mentality of desiring to surpass his equals and …
John Britton 1771-1857: Introduction
John Britton born July 1771, was the 1st son and 4th child of 10 of a small farmer, maltster, baker, village shopkeeper. …
John Britton 1771-1857: Habits, Culture and Belief
John Britton dearly believed that education was the most important thing for all men in England be there of working or upper …
John Britton 1771-1857: Reading and Writing
Reading and Writing From reading John Britton’s autobiography, it is clear that, he was an avid reader, who spent much of his …
John Britton 1771-1857: War and Memory
Britton held both the Army and Navy in very poor regard feeling they were undeserving of their wealth and rewards. Britton felt …
John Britton 1771-1857: Home and Family
I found out the following from Britton’s index ‘Born 7 July 1771 at Kington St Michael, Wilts. Died 1 Jan 1857 in …