Leonard Ellisdon (1885-1968): Habits, Culture & Belief Throughout the early twentieth century people had very little time for recreational activities, and even less money. However by the 1950’s, there …
Leonard Ellisdon (1885-1968): Home & Family Home and Family Ultimately we would not have these memoirs to read if it was not for Leonard Ellisdon’s family, friends and …
Leonard Ellisdon (1885-1968): Life & Labour Life and Labour “After a long business career full of ups and downs I suffered a severe stroke” As we know from …
Leonard Ellisdon (1885-1968): Education & Schooling “At first I was very unhappy, after so many private schools” Surprisingly for a working class writer the author I have …
Leonard Ellisdon (1885-1968): An Introduction Autobiography: Introducing Author MY AUTHOR IS LEONARD W. ELLISDON – STARTING FROM VICTORIA In Brixton on the 31st of January 1885 …
Leonard Ellisdon (1885-1968): Purpose & Audience “When a nonentity such as I presume, at an advanced age, to invade the realm of letters with little if anything …
Leonard Ellisdon (1885-1968): Life Writing, Class & Identity In Regenia Gagnier’s work there are six different types of working class autobiographies, it is hard to place Ellisdon under any. However …
Leonard Ellisdon (1885-1968): Politics, Protest & Class Throughout Ellisdon’s autobiography there is no strong mention of his political views or actions, or reference to any protests, if any at …