Nora Hampton (1895-1918): An Introduction
‘It was myself who got into trouble as a tom boy and ripstitch’ (Hampton, 19) Born in Dudley, Worcestershire in 1895, Nora’s …
Joe Ayre (b.1910) An Introduction
‘This autobiography will cover seven decades of the life of a working-class man, of his struggle to survive, his political life and …
Nora Lumb (1912 onwards): An Introduction
“Looking back it seems that our family life was, apart from the usual upsets of minor ailments and setbacks which everyone had …
Mabel Florence Lethbridge (1900-1968) Fortune Grass: An introduction.
“Work, which to me was the passport to the outer world” Mabel Florence Lethbridge arrived into the world on 7th July 1900. …
Mrs Yates (b.1882-1976): An Introduction
“I never wanted to go near the mill[…] I really didn’t like the mill. At all”– Mrs Yates Across England in the …
John Gibson (1887-1980): An Introduction
‘They knew I was a bit of a wild character’ (2). John Gibson’s memoir appears in the form of a transcript …
Amy Frances Gomm: (b.1899): An Introduction
Amy Frances Gomm was born in the Oxfordshire village of Charlbury in 1899, making her the sixth out of her eight siblings. …
Letitia Simpson (B.1926.): An Introduction
The public house or “pub” has been a common destination for many working-class people, in particularly men, for over 1000 years, also …
Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): An Introduction.
‘”Begin at the beginning……”‘ (p.20) In his nostalgic, five-part memoir, One Step at a Time, Leslie John Robinson writes with pleasure about …
Ellen Cooper (b.1921-2000) An Introduction
‘We kept body and soul together, and we were happy together.’ (Pg. 3). On the 24th May 1921 Ellen Cooper was born …