Jack McQuoid (1910-1985): Biographical Entry
Jack McQuoid, “One Man in His Time: an autobiography”. Typescript. 328pp. plus 6 photocopies of newspaper cuttings etc. c. 1985. Part 1 …
Jack McQuoid (1910-1985): Home & Family [Part 1]
‘Of course one’s life in this world does not begin as a blank new page. Before the teachers and the preachers start …
Stephen Forsdick (b. 1835): An Introduction
I was utterly reckless. My faith was shattered, and I did not care whether I lived or died. (p. 37) Stephen Forsdick …
Alexander Howison (b. 1795): War, Memory & Life Writing
Is it peace or war? (p.34) War is prevalent within Alexander’s life, although not always at the forefront of his narrative, he …
Syd Metcalfe (B.1910): Life & Labour
“I remained certain that there must be somewhere far more exciting than the life I was seeing all around me.” Syd Metcalfe, …
Syd Metcalfe (b. 1910): An Introduction
“Does one need to end up a figure of national importance to have a story to tell?” Syd Metcalfe, ‘One Speck of …