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Habits, Culture & Belief

Nora Isabel Adnams: Habits, Culture and Beliefs

‘Never spend every penny you earn, money commands respect, more so now than ever … but at the same time, be generous …

Minnie Frisby (b.1877): Habits, Culture and Belief

Music was an important pastime for Minnie. She remembers her father teaching her to play musical instruments and dance with her when …

Lilian Westall (born 1893): Habits, Culture and Belief

I rarely raised my hand because pride held me back from admitting poverty (4) Lilian Westall was born at the turn of …

Arthur Gill (b.1887) Habit, Culture and Belief

“I had some very happy times in that office, (along with some hectic ones, such as when the preacher couldn’t turn up …

Thomas Jordan (B.1892): Habits, Culture and Belief

‘Usworth colliery was a booming place… Cinemas and theatres appeared in New Washington and they filled to capacity.’ (Jordan, 6) Working-class people …

Thomas Waddicor (b.1906): Habits, Culture and Belief

Overtime Thomas’s recreational time changes as described in the Leisure and New Experiences post. This blog post will investigate the different habits …

C.V. Horner (1897–1980): Habits and Beliefs

In terms of religion, C.V. Horner’s beliefs are never notably expressed throughout his memoir; in fact, his beliefs as a whole take …

Mary Stewart (B.1909-): Habits, Culture & Belief

Although Mary does not go into any detail regarding her own recreational activities and does not appear to be in any way …

George Gregory (b. 1888): Habits, Culture, and Belief

We were unable to buy things that were essential for games, not even a ball… What could children do to obtain a …

May Jones, born 1893: Habits, Culture and Belief

“at about the age of four I became staunch or perhaps stupid vegetarian” (Jones, 49). May Jones’s autobiography details her life growing …