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Habits and Beliefs

Allen Hammond (b.1894): Habits & Beliefs

The interview balances two sides of Allen’s characters: the first being the innate ideological implications that his childhood emphasized, the second being …

Bessie Wallis (b. 1904) Habits and Beliefs part 1

In this first part of ‘Habits and Beliefs’ I am going to center my discussion on the culture of children in Bessie’s …

Bessie Wallis (b. 1904) Habits and Beliefs part 2

Now that I have discussed the habits and beliefs of children as documented by Bessie Wallis I will now focus on the …

Claude Robinson (b.1898) – Habits and Beliefs

Due to the nature of the councillors who dictated whether Jarrow School would be allowed to wither or flourish, one constant theme …

Ellen Cooper (b. 1921-2000) Habits and Beliefs.

‘Dad said you did not need to go for a holiday elsewhere when you lived in Southend, and it suited us.’ (Pg. …

John Sawyer (b. 1914) Habits & Beliefs

John’s life was full of so many hobbies and recreational activities that I tend to lose count! Whilst John attempts to establish …

Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Habits and Beliefs

‘meetings were very democratic, according to Stinks’ rules and each member gave his report on suspected spies in the area’ (58). During …

Letitia Simpson (1926-2012): Habits and Beliefs (Part 1)

Letitia Simpson’s memoir is full of detailed descriptions of recreation and religion. She writes frequently of holidays both abroad and at the …

Letitia Simpson (1926-2012): Habits and Beliefs (Part 2)

Letitia’s memoir features various accounts of holidays and recreation, not just involving Letitia herself, but the rest of her family and household. …

Margaret Watson b.1907. Habits and Beliefs

Margaret Watson’s memoir mainly focuses on the importance of friendships, close neighbours, and family life. The overwhelming message of Margaret’s writing is …