William belcher (1884-1961) – Memory and War Part One
William Belcher’s untitled memoirs are pervaded by a sense of fear and trauma that comes about from his experiences of war. His recollections …
William Belcher (1884-1961) – War and Memory Part Two
This post will focus on how Belcher’s personal journey and experiences through the First World War challenged his beliefs and values. Belcher …
Researching Writing Lives
I chose the Writing Lives module, run by Helen Rogers at LJMU, as it offered a new and engaging way to assess …
William Belcher (1884-1961) – Education and Schooling
William Belcher’s untitled memoirs offer the reader an authentic look at the education and schooling system of working class families. The relatively …
William Belcher (1884-1961) – Purpose and Audience
William Belcher’s memoir describes his life from childhood to adulthood, through his own chronological accounts, and is able to present a vast picture of his life to …
William Belcher (1884-1961) – Habits and Beliefs
William Belcher displays a huge concern with belief throughout his memoirs. Religion is an important aspect in his life and shapes his …
William Belcher (1884-1961) – Home and Family
Throughout William Belcher’s memoirs there is little mention of his home and family life. This is due to his commitment to work, …
William Belcher (1884-1961) – Life and Labour
William Belcher was surrounded by work from an early age. His father was a gasfitter and electrician. Belcher, following in his father’s …
William Belcher (1884-1961) – Introduction
William Belcher was born 14th September 1884. He was one of three children and grew up on Wells Street, in the Fitzrovia district …
William Belcher (1884-1961) – Biographical Entry
53 BELCHER, William J., Untitled, MS (c.25,000 words). Brunel University Library. Born 14 Sept 1884 in Wells St., London. Died 19 Nov …