Joe Ayre (b.1910): Researching Writing Lives
In January this year I began the Writing Lives module at Liverpool John Moores University. Since then I have been regularly posting …
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 …
Joe Ayre (b.1910): Life and Labour
When researching and writing on Joe Ayre’s life I often find him lacking. His life lacked education, family, and support. One area …
Joe Ayre (b.1910): Habits, Cultures and Beliefs
Joe’s extraordinary life took him across Britain, Canada, and America. Knowing this one would assume he would have had the opportunity to …
Joe Ayre (b.1910): Politics, Protests and Class
Having titled his memoir The Socialist, it is unsurprising to find that Joe regularly makes reference to socialism and its ideas. When …
Joe Ayre (b.1910): War and Memory
The two World Wars have undoubtedly had a huge impact on history. I myself have studied the effects of both wars throughout …
Joe Ayre (b.1910): Home and Family
‘I felt very privileged at being able to sleep in the house’ (57) To many, the home and family are perhaps the …
Joe Ayre (b.1910): Migration
To reach the point where you wish to completely start over in life is a sad thought. To have reached this point …
Joe Ayre (b.1910): Purpose and Audience
‘The working class of the British Isles made great sacrifices during the 1914-1918 war (…) the Capitalists were in competition with each …
Joe Ayre (b.1910): Education and Schooling
Joe Ayre’s The Socialist is a well written, insightful, mature piece of literature. A well written autobiography however, is not always the …