Researching Writing Lives: Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960) –
Being provided with the opportunity to both learn and write about the memoir of Francis Alfred Peet has been a pleasure from …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960) – Purpose and Audience:
“BEING 18 YEARS OLD AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS CENTURY I HAVE CLEAR MEMORIES OF THE LATER YEARS OF THE 19TH CENTURY AND THE FIRST 54 …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960) – Life and Labour:
“I AM THE SON OF HARRY PEET WHO WAS THE LEADING CARPENTER” (P.5). A High Street, East Hertfordshire, 1900. Work and labouring are major themes of …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960) – Habits, Culture and Beliefs (Fun and Festivities):
“If any boys have mice in their pockets, turn them out” (p.8). A large amount of Francis’ memoir revolves around the fun …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882 – 1960): Home and Family – Part 2:
This post is a continuation from the first blog published in consideration of the home and family life of Francis Alfred Peet. …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882 – 1960): Home and Family:
“I am still living in the house in which I was born. I have lived there all the time with the exception of being …
Francis Alfred Peet: Schooling and Education
“MY BEST REMEMBERANCE OF EARLY SCHOOL DAYS WAS THE JUBILEE OF QUEEN VICTORIA IN 1887” (P.11) Born in 1882, schooling began remarkably …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882 – 1960) – An Introduction:
“Often as I pass by that cross, I think back to them and say to myself “I wonder why”. I have to leave it at that but I still say, “I’m …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960): Biographical Entry
551 PEET, Francis Alfred, ‘Recollections’, TS, pp.19 (c.10,000 words). Brunel University Library. Born 6 Aug 1882 at Birch Green, Hertford. Died 1960. …