William Webb (1830-1919) – Education & Schooling
The education of the working-classes during the mid-nineteenth century, especially of those individuals residing in rural areas, was known to be of …
Daisy Cowper (1890 – 1985): Education & Schooling
Schooling is a topic that Daisy discusses extensively in her memoirs, though this is perhaps due to the impact it had upon …
Mrs W.E. Palmer (b.1908): Reading and Writing
Reading, cycling and dancing were their chief hobbies (3) From Mrs W.E. Palmer’s fond recollections of reading both at home and in …
Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Education and Schooling
“I always got on well with my teachers, although I was so dumb” (1.21) The 20th century introduced a variety …
Faizur Rasul (b. 1910): Education & Schooling
Faizur Rasul was never interested in his school life when he was younger. Instead, he became inspired by Gandhi and was consequently …
Percy Vere (H.V.Smith) (b.1913): Home and Family
He wanted me to stay in the army. Had I not been happily married with a son, I think I might have …
Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): An Introduction
Albert Mansbridge was massively influential in the world of education. His autobiography The Trodden Road (first published in 1940) discusses his life between …
Education and Schooling, James Ashley (b.1833)
Within James Ashley’s memoir there is little evidence to suggest the type of experience he had during his time in education, as …
Florence Anne Cooter (1912-2004): Purpose and Audience
Florence Anne Cooter reveals little in her nostalgic memoir as to why she is writing an autobiography nor does she reveal the …
Mrs W.E. Palmer (b.1908): Education and Schooling Part One
The village elementary school which came under the auspices of the church, was a very good one (13) This post is the …