Researching Writing Lives: Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902)
When first introduced to the module, Writing Lives, I was intrigued by the memoir I had chosen, however I was not aware of …
Charles L. Hansford (B: 1902): Purpose & Audience
The title of Charles Hansford’s autobiography, ‘Memoir of a Bricklayer’ implies that he viewed the construction industry as his most significant purpose …
Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902): Politics, Protest & Class
The measure of the Labour party’s success can be identified by its statistics: the British working-classes were beginning to call for change. …
Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902): Habits, Culture & Belief
As a youngster, Charles Hansford, like many working-class children, would play with just about anything he could find. In chapter one, The …
Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902): Education & Schooling
“At Brockenhurst, I had attended a tiny private school run by an old lady in her cottage. Primarily a music teacher, she …
Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902): An Introduction
Charles Lewis Hansford was born on the 13th November, 1902. He wrote a large and detailed but unpublished memoir titled, ‘Memoirs of …
Charles L. Hansford (B.1902): War, Memory and Life Writing
In Charles L. Hansford’s autobiography, “Memoir of a Bricklayer”, war is not a main theme as the writer does not participate in WW1, and …
Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902): Life & Labour
Charles Lewis Hansford left school at the age of fourteen in order to contribute towards the family economy, and put to use the work …
Charles L. Hansford (B:1902): Reading & Writing
The autobiography of Charles Lewis Hansford captures a development in his growth, and I have found that it is written remarkably well, provoking …
Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902): Home & Family
From Charles Hansford’s account, Home & Family life does not seem to be the most significant theme as he mainly focuses on his …