Mary Norreen Hart b.1928

Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Habits and Beliefs

“The Church of Christ was a haven” For many during the 20th century, religion was a way of life. But, for many …

‘We were a family of five, but sadly did not live together as a family for very long because of our financial …

“Our story starts in Aberfan, where Mama and Dada made their home” Mary Hart’s home town is a key discussion in her …

‘I can never remember being hungry, but I am sure Mama and Dada often denied themselves so that Ron and I could …

“This is the story of my Welsh childhood- shot through with the richness of our community and the jagged edge of poverty and …

‘for all my family especially my dear husband Ron, our lovely daughters Lindsey and Rosslyn, our supportive sons-in-law Ted and Paul and …

‘There was a sense in which autobiographers found themselves unable to write easily about their family life, or felt that they ought …

Researching into Mary Norreen Hart’s life and memoir has been one of the best journeys. Not only have I learnt a lot …

‘We were brought up with family values of good manners, respect for authority and a thirst for knowledge through reading’ Education Education …

‘Against the backdrop of the economic depression, socialism exerted a strong influence’ Mary does not write much about the political situation of …