Jack McQuoid (1910-1985): Education & Schooling This blog may seem disjointed with Jack’s various experiences in what he deems is his ‘real education’ but I believe it portrays …
H J Harris (b.1903): Home and Family I have decided to have two separate sections for the theme of ‘Home and Family’ because HJ has memories from his time …
Mary Stewart (B.1909-): Habits, Culture & Belief Although Mary does not go into any detail regarding her own recreational activities and does not appear to be in any way …
Alfred Ireson (b. 1856): Life and Labour – Part Two ‘I had an intense desire to get free’ (47) ‘Alf Ireson had run away…I had gone to Cambridge by the first train’ …
Eleanor Hutchinson (B 1915): Reading & Writing “The feeling that came over me can only be described as Dickensian” (Hutchinson 69) Eleanor Hutchinson explores her childhood reading habits throughout …
Alice Pidgeon (b.1898): Reading & Writing For many, reading can be seen as one of the most enjoyable pastimes there is. It is also a common view that …
