John Gibson (1887-1980): Politics & Protest [Part One]
‘If there was a party on, I was in it’ (1). Due to how important politics was for John Gibson, it is …
John Gibson (1887-1980): War & Memory
Whilst the First World War no doubt had an impact on John’s life, it is a subject he only touches on briefly. …
John Gibson (1887-1980): Purpose & Audience
Unlike many of the texts in the collection and on our website, John Gibson’s autobiography is in fact a tape recording that …
John Gibson (1887-1980): Reading & Writing
‘I was stood beside these papers to sell them’ (4). John Gibson’s private reading habits are not revealed to us in this …
John Gibson (1887-1980): Home & Family
Although the transcript does not go into any great detail regarding his domestic life, it is clear John Gibson’s family were extremely …
John Gibson (1887-1980): Researching Writing Lives
Having never blogged before, I was excited to participate in this Writing Lives project and the experience did not disappoint. I chose …
John Gibson (1887-1980): Habits & Beliefs
‘We was all single men…single as far as marriage was concerned, and as far as our mind was concerned, it was single …
John Gibson (1887-1980): Life & Labour
‘I got the sack you see in Manchester, I forgot what for’ (2) John Gibson’s working life is a fairly central part …
John Gibson (1887-1980): Politics & Protest [Part Two]
John was involved in left-wing politics during a particularly divisive time, with a number of the figures discussed in part one of …