Ruth Cox (1890): Habits, Culture and Beliefs Part I The search for fun and excitement away from school and later, the workplace, is something that Ruth concerned herself with throughout her …
Annie Ford (1920 Onwards): Habits, Culture and Beliefs “They were always painted and grained every few years by the Landlord, but the tenants would wash and revarnish each Whitsuntide. It …
Harold Gill (1919-2003): Habits and Beliefs Like many children growing up in the early twentieth century, Harold’s childhood was dominated by the church and religion. He writes in …
Nora Lumb (b. 1912) Habits, Culture and Beliefs Blog “The Band of Hope was a once a week event run by a very energetic curate.” (Lumb, pg. 7). Nora Lumb is …
Nora Isabel Adnams: Habits, Culture and Beliefs ‘Never spend every penny you earn, money commands respect, more so now than ever … but at the same time, be generous …
Minnie Frisby (b.1877): Habits, Culture and Belief Music was an important pastime for Minnie. She remembers her father teaching her to play musical instruments and dance with her when …
Charles V. Skargon (b. 1900): Habits, Culture & Belief Early in 1914, about six months after I joined the Copenhagen, I was transferred to the S.S. Dresden which… sailed between Packeston …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Illness, Health and Disability […] I was rather a delicate child. It must have been when I was not very well that one morning before I …
May Jones, born 1893: Habits, Culture and Belief “at about the age of four I became staunch or perhaps stupid vegetarian” (Jones, 49). May Jones’s autobiography details her life growing …
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 …
