Joseph Terry (1816-1889): Home and Family Working-class fathers existed…but working-class fatherhood remained uncertain- Julie Marie Strange (1) Time spent together for working-class families would often be scarce as …
May Rainer War and Memory (b. 1909) In the beginning of May Rainer’s memoir, she writes about her Grandfather’s time during the Zulu War and how it affected his …
Percy Vere (H.V.Smith) (b.1913): Biographical Entry 783 VERE, Percy [pseud. of H.V. SMITH], ‘The Autobiography of a Working Man’, TS, pp.10 (c.6,500 words). Brunel University Library. Born …
Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Researching Writing Lives “I shall have had a wonderful life, much love, some sadness, but oh, so very much laughter” (5.7) I have thoroughly enjoyed …
Kay Garrett (b.1899): Home and Family Part Two Hello folks! Welcome back to writing lives and welcome to part two of Kay Garrett’s home and family blog posts. This post …
Frank Prevett (b.1904): Home and Family For the most part Frank’s memoir does not go into much detail into his family life. Most of his memoir goes into …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Home and Family – Part One The house in High Street was a very desirable residence with a vine growing over the back, a small yard behind the …
Cecil George Harwood (1894 – 1983): Biographical Entry 1:309 HARWOOD, Cecil George, ‘Down Memory Lane’, TS, pp.104 (c.65,000 words). Brunel University Library. Born 9 Oct 1894. Father a gardener. Family …
Edward Cain (1891-1978): Home and Family At the beginning of Edward Cain’s memoir, his family is a central theme as he details where they lived and how often …
Isaac Gordon (b. 1927): Home and Family “My body is getting old now. I think everybody should die on them born spot.” (33) Isaac focuses on home life …
