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James H.McKenzie (1862-1952): Researching Writing Lives

After completing my eight thematic blog posts on James H. McKenzie, I have realized to the extent of how the written word …

Kiera Sayers: Writing Lives Evaluation

Coming into this module, I was initially quite overwhelmed at the thought of a weekly public blog because, aside from a one-off piece …

Adeline Hodges (b.1899): Researching Writing Lives

Reflecting back on my research blogs for the Writing Lives project has made me realize just how much I have learnt throughout this process. …

R.W. Morris b.1895: Researching Writing Lives.

I initially chose my author, Richard W. Morris, because he was a coal miner from County Durham. It resonated with me on …

Cecil George Harwood (1894 – 1983): Researching Writing Lives

Researching working-class autobiography for the Writing Lives project has been an absolute joy. The focus of my research was the life of Cecil …

My life of eighty two years has been a wonderful experience of evolution and revolution…

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Norah Elliott (b.1903): Researching Writing Lives

From the Burnett Archive of Working Class Autobiographies, I chose the untitled memoir of Norah Elliott. Her biographical entry intrigued me as …

Elizabeth Rignall (B.1894): Researching Writing Lives

Having had no experience blogging, I was initially a little daunted at the prospect of my writing being available online. However, I …

May Owen (b.1896): Researching Writing Lives

I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part and contributing to the writing lives website as a part of my final year in …

Researching Writing Lives, James Ashley (b.1833)

Throughout this semester I have found the writing lives project my most enjoyable module by far. I have to admit at the …