Ellen Gill (1888-1988): Home and Family
The reflection of home and family shines through Ellen’s memoir beginning with memories of the home and her family in her childhood …
Ellen Gill (1888-1988): Purpose and Audience
‘We had some very happy times as a family.’ From the beginning Ellen pays attention to memories of the home and her …
Ellen Gill (1888-1988): An Introduction
The memoir entitled, ‘Ellen Gill’s Diary’ provides a history of her younger days, painting a vivid portrait of working-class life during the …
Ellen gill (1888-1988): Life and Labour
Throughout her memoir, Ellen mostly describes her younger years in relation to work, where leaving school was necessary in order to gain …
Ellen Gill (1888-1988): Reading and Writing
Leaving school at the tender age of 13, the joy of her education days had suddenly come to halt. We learn that …
Ellen Gill (1888-1988): Education and Schooling
‘One year I was the only scholar with a full attendance.’ (p1) Schooling proved to be an important part of Ellen’s life …
Ellen Gill (1888-1988): War & Memory
Ellen did live through both World War One and World War Two however she refrains from discussing these events in great detail. ‘I …
Ellen Gill (1888-1988): Politics, Protest and Class
Within Ellen Gill’s memoir there are barely any definitive mention of her stance towards politics, and any dates that may have related …
Ellen Gill (1888-1988): Habit, Culture and Belief
‘I never remember being interested in any of the sermons.’ (p 4) Ellen presents no signs of ever having taking part in …