Lilian Westall (born 1893): An Introduction
Figure 1 Piccadilly Circus Circa 1900 “I rarely raised my hand because pride held me back from admitting poverty” Lilian Westall was …
Kay Garrett (b.1899): Home and Family Part One
Welcome! If you’ve been keeping up with these blogs then you’ll have been introduced to the wonderful Kay Garrett and you’ll know …
Ruth Cox (b. 1890) – An Introduction
“We had some happy days and sad ones too” (p4) Ruth Cox was born in 1890 and her memoir, titled White Knob Row, …
Dora R. Hannan (1909-2001): Home & Family
“My father was in the Royal Navy, and almost a complete stranger to my brothers and me. Like all naval personnel, he …
Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): War and Memory
“We were brought up to be very patriotic… saluting a large union Jack” (1.20) War is a predominant theme in Henrietta Burkin’s …
Mary Hollinrake (b. 1912): Fun and Festivities
For a young family orientated girl, it is no surprise to see that Christmas and New Year was mentioned with a high …