Ada Marion Jefferis (1884-1981): War and Memory
“In 1919 the usual celebrations took place all over the country. Sports, fetes, and parties were the order of the day.” (14) …
Minnie Frisby (b. 1877): Purpose and Audience
Regenia Gagnier points out that many working-class writers begin their autobiographies with ‘an apology for their ordinariness’ (Gagnier, 338). However, Minnie’s Memories …
Guy Oates (1905-1987): Home and Family – Part One
The history of some of the men in the Oates family: ‘My Grandfather 1816 to 1872’ (1:66) [Guy’s] grandfather loved to entertain all …
Guy Oates (1905 – 1987): Education and Schooling- Part Four
Was this his last and final attempt to break me. How could any human being so cruel. If this was my school …
Miss P Wilson (b.1918-) Life and Labour
“It was his proud boast that his children never wore clogs. . . I used to long for clogs, to go running …
Margaret Watson (B.1907) Politics, Protest and Class
Margaret does not comment on her political opinions in her memoir, as the primary focus of her writing is to reflect on …
Thomas Raymont (1864-1949): Home and Family Continued
In my previous post regarding Thomas Raymont’s home and family life I concentrated on the aspects of his childhood that he divulged …
Edward S. Humphries: War and Memory Part Two
Humphries’ time in World War One was spent fighting Turkish soldiers in Mesopotamia (now known as Iraq). He took many photographs of the …
Molly Keen Childhood Memories (1903-1921): Home and Family Blog Two
Molly Keen’s family lived through times that included many tragedies, many of which were outside of their control. For example, the sinking …
Edward S. Humphries: War and Memory Part One
This post concerns Humphries military career pre World War One. Before the First World War he had been a soldier for eight …