Robert Ward (B. 1907): Researching Writing Lives Wow, I can’t believe my ‘Writing Lives’ journey has come to an end. I have truly loved every minute of it. Although …
Ada Marion Jefferis (1884-1981): Purpose and Audience “No doubt there are a number of interesting things I have forgotten to relate but I hope that those who read this …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960) – Purpose and Audience: “BEING 18 YEARS OLD AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS CENTURY I HAVE CLEAR MEMORIES OF THE LATER YEARS OF THE 19TH CENTURY AND THE FIRST 54 …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960) – Life and Labour: “I AM THE SON OF HARRY PEET WHO WAS THE LEADING CARPENTER” (P.5). A High Street, East Hertfordshire, 1900. Work and labouring are major themes of …
Robert Ward (B. 1907): Home and Family The theme of Home and Family is very prominent in Robert Ward’s ‘A Lancashire Childhood’, and arguably could be the main theme. …
Robert Ward (B. 1907): Transcript A Lancashire Childhood My parents and I went to live in Whittle Street, Featherstall, almost seventy years ago, when I was five. …
Introducing Robert Ward (B.1907) “The everyday background to my life consisted of our house and the shops, houses and pubs in the Featherstall area” (8) Robert …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960) – Habits, Culture and Beliefs (Fun and Festivities): “If any boys have mice in their pockets, turn them out” (p.8). A large amount of Francis’ memoir revolves around the fun …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882 – 1960): Home and Family – Part 2: This post is a continuation from the first blog published in consideration of the home and family life of Francis Alfred Peet. …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882 – 1960): Home and Family: “I am still living in the house in which I was born. I have lived there all the time with the exception of being …
