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’ …
Daisy Noakes (b. 1908): Education and Schooling ‘From that moment my childhood ended, and I realised I had been launched on the world to earn my own living. 1923.’ …
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 …
Lorna Kite (b.1916): Biographical Entry KITE, Lorna. Title: ‘Mentioned in Despatches; WWII As Seen Through the Eyes of a Nurse.’ Typescript. 141.pp. Brunel University Library. Narrator (Lorna) …
Lorna Kite (b.1916): Habits, Beliefs and Recreation. Lorna’s habits and beliefs convey how these help to form her personal identity; what cultural beliefs and activities did she maintain as …
Lorna Kite (b.1916): Politics and Protest. The Second World War was definitely a political movement, its history can be traced in Lorna’s memoir. At the beginning she states …
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 …
