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Biographical Entries, Page 2

An index of the Biographical entries made by the students of Writing Lives.

Harold Gill (1919-2003): Habits and Beliefs

Like many children growing up in the early twentieth century, Harold’s childhood was dominated by the church and religion. He writes in …

Harold Gill (1919-2003): Class Matters

Harold Gill immediately identifies himself as a working-class man. This is seen through his account of childhood and the hardship that his …

Susan Silvester (1878-1968): Biographical Entry

1:628 SILVESTER, Susan, In a World that has Gone (Privately printed, Loughborough, 1968), pp.31. Illustrated. Brunel University Library. Born 13 Nov 1878 …

William Wright (b. 1846): Biographical Entry

Wright, William. ‘From chimney-boy to councillor – The Story of my Life’. See John Burnett, David Vincent, David Mayall. The Autobiography of …

Annie Ford, born 1920, Biographical entry

2:291 FORD, Annie, Untitled, TS, pp.7 (c.2,000 words). Brunel University Library. Born 1920 in the Collyhurst district of Manchester. Father, a …

Norah Fearon Knight (1910-2000): Biographical Entry

2:457 KNIGHT, Norah Fearon, ‘Nostalgia’, MS, pp.73 (c. 10,000 words). BruneI University Library. Born in Seacombe, on the Wirral, in Aug 1910. …

Harold Gill (1919-2003): Education and Schooling

Harold Gill was something of a model pupil during his time at school. Or at least he was a pupil well-liked by …

Harold Gill (1919-2003): War and Memory Part Two

Perhaps the most refreshing aspect of Harold’s memoir is the gruesome authenticity of it. He does not try to glorify his experiences …

Harold Gill (1919-2003): War and Memory

Harold’s memoir is dominated by the topic of war and conflict. From the moment of conscription in 1939 to his emotional homecoming …

Harold Gill (1919-2003): Purpose and Audience

Gagnier writes that ‘Most working class autobiographies begin not with a family lineage or a birthdate but rather with an apology for …