Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Fun and Festivities
Henrietta celebrates her family in her memoir and participates in every celebratory occasion she can. The Burkins’ pay particular attention to birthdays, …
Frank Goss (b. 1896): Politics, Protest and Class
Politics is not a prominent theme in Goss’s memoir and is only talked about towards the end. This could be because the …
Mary Hollinrake (b. 1912): Fun and Festivities
For a young family orientated girl, it is no surprise to see that Christmas and New Year was mentioned with a high …
Emily Gertrude Lea (1906-1972) Education & Schooling
Up until changes in the education act in 1870, schooling was viewed as a privilege rather than a right, with schools being …