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William Belcher (1884-1961)

William Belcher (1884-1961) – Habits and Beliefs

William Belcher displays a huge concern with belief throughout his memoirs. Religion is an important aspect in his life and shapes his …

William belcher (1884-1961) – Memory and War Part One

William Belcher’s untitled memoirs are pervaded by a sense of fear and trauma that comes about from his experiences of war. His recollections …

William Belcher (1884-1961) – Home and Family

Throughout William Belcher’s memoirs there is little mention of his home and family life. This is due to his commitment to work, …

William Belcher (1884-1961) – Education and Schooling

William Belcher’s untitled memoirs offer the reader an authentic look at the education and schooling system of working class families. The relatively …

William Belcher (1884-1961) – Purpose and Audience

William Belcher’s memoir describes his life from childhood to adulthood, through his own chronological accounts, and is able to present a vast picture of his life to …

Researching Writing Lives

I chose the Writing Lives module, run by Helen Rogers at LJMU, as it offered a new and engaging way to assess …

William Belcher (1884-1961) – War and Memory Part Two

This post will focus on how Belcher’s personal journey and experiences through the First World War challenged his beliefs and values. Belcher …

William Belcher (1884-1961) – Life and Labour

William Belcher was surrounded by work from an early age. His father was a gasfitter and electrician. Belcher, following in his father’s …

William Belcher (1884-1961) – Introduction

William Belcher was born 14th September 1884. He was one of three children and grew up on Wells Street, in the Fitzrovia district …

William Belcher (1884-1961) – Biographical Entry

53 BELCHER, William J., Untitled, MS (c.25,000 words). Brunel University Library. Born 14 Sept 1884 in Wells St., London. Died 19 Nov …