Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902): Habits, Culture & Belief
As a youngster, Charles Hansford, like many working-class children, would play with just about anything he could find. In chapter one, The …
Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902): Education & Schooling
“At Brockenhurst, I had attended a tiny private school run by an old lady in her cottage. Primarily a music teacher, she …
Charles L. Hansford (B.1902): War, Memory and Life Writing
In Charles L. Hansford’s autobiography, “Memoir of a Bricklayer”, war is not a main theme as the writer does not participate in WW1, and …
Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902): Life & Labour
Charles Lewis Hansford left school at the age of fourteen in order to contribute towards the family economy, and put to use the work …