Daisy Noakes (b. 1908): An Introduction ‘I was aware of someone shaking me and saying, “get up”. I could not open my eyes because of a bright light’ …
Jack McQuoid (1910-1985): Education & Schooling This blog may seem disjointed with Jack’s various experiences in what he deems is his ‘real education’ but I believe it portrays …
Jack McQuoid (1910-1985): Fun & Festivities [Part 2] ‘The Drama League was run by idealists and artists, and by down to earth enthusiasts who made a living in the academic …
Purpose and Audience The above image is an extract from Edna Bold’s memoir. She included the words in her foreword that allow her to create …
Edna Bold (1904 – 1987): An Introduction Introducing Edna Bold (1904 – 1987) Upon first reading the memoir of Edna Bold, my first impression is that she is had …
Home and Family: Adult Experiences The quote above found in Edna Bold’s memoir on page 58 is situated in the turning point from childhood memories to adult …
Letitia Simpson (1926-2012): Life and Labour (Part 2) In the previous blog on Life and Labour the focus was primarily on Letitia’s mother, Mrs Dawson, However , the memoir also mentions …
Letitia Simpson (1926-2012): Researching and Writing As an English Literature student, the texts we study tend to be classics, poetry and plays by the likes of William Shakespeare, …
Letitia Simpson(1926-2012): Life and Labour (Part 1) My Day Before Yesterday speaks vividly about the professions and labour of the people in it. Due to Letitia’s memoir being about …
