Molly Keen Childhood Memories (1903-1921): Habits, Culture and Belief Many of Molly Keen’s habits derive from her immediate family, from the culture and beliefs they shared. The Keen family were a …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960) – Habits, Culture and Beliefs (Fun and Festivities): “If any boys have mice in their pockets, turn them out” (p.8). A large amount of Francis’ memoir revolves around the fun …
Marion Owen (b. 1909): Habits, Culture and Belief ‘how glad I am now […] to have had this experience when young’ (Owen, p. 46) Independence was important to Marion and …
Charles William Esam-Carter: Habits, Culture and Belief Charles discusses his introduction to religion in his early childhood, discussing a book he received for his birthday concerning the measles. This …
Mary Denison (1906 -1997): Habit, Culture and Belief. ‘Sunday coats, Sunday hats, best shoes; felt hats in winter, straw ones with ribbons or flower trimmings in summer.’ (33) In last …
Mary Hollinrake (b. 1912): Habits, Culture & Belief (part 1) “What a splendid thing it was to participate in local activities and support them and get your pleasure from them instead of …
Frank Goss (b. 1896): Habits, Culture and Belief (Part One) When I was reading Goss’s memoir, I felt that there was a lot to discuss with this topic and that it would …
Frank Goss (b. 1896): Habits, Culture and Belief (Part Two) Following on from my first post on ‘Habits, Culture and Belief’, I will now be looking at working class leisure activities compared to …
