Amy Gomm (b.1899-1984): War and Memory
‘Everbody’s war, that had been threatening for so long, actually broke out a few months later. It still had little impact on …
Amy Gomm (b.1899-1984) : Purpose and Audience
‘The depths of grief, the peaks of happiness – they’re all water under the bridge now, to be forgotten unless we do …
Amy Gomm (b.1899-1984): Researching Writing Lives
Throughout my time at university, I have always gravitated towards blog based modules. I can pin this down to one simple reason: …
Amy Gomm (b.1899-1984): Home and Family Part 2
‘However tender your years, you knew better than to show any resentment to who footed the bill’ (26). Sundays in Charlbury were …
Amy Gomm (b.1899-1984): Reading and Writing Part 2
‘Nobody supervised my reading, at this time. But it didn’t matter. There was no time to read’ (31). As discussed in my …
Amy Gomm (b.1899-1984) : Reading and Writing Part 1
‘I don’t remember a time when I couldn’t read’ (31). Amy Gomm’s memoir ‘Water Under the Bridge’ is embedded with her love …
Amy Gomm (b.1899-1984): Life and Labour
‘Towards the end of November, I was watching the “Situations Vacant” column again. “Shorthand-typist Wanted,” the ad.said, plus the usual additional requirements …