Life and Labour

Martha Martin (b.1871): Life & Labour [1/3]

But when you can combine the two, then it is enjoyable as you do not mind how hard you work if there …

Nora Lumb (b. 1912) Life and Labour Blog

“During the post war depression father always had work.” (Lumb, pg. 4) Throughout Nora Lumb’s 12-page autobiographical entry for The Burnett Collection, …

Amy Gomm (b.1899-1984): Life and Labour

‘Towards the end of November, I was watching the “Situations Vacant” column again. “Shorthand-typist Wanted,” the ad.said, plus the usual additional requirements …

Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Life and Labour (2/2)

Although Leslie John Robinson’s army career is something that he writes passionately about, he also writes about many other jobs he had …

William Wright (b.1846): Life and Labour – Part 1

At the beginning of his memoir, William Wright shows how laboured work had been present in his life ever since he was …

Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Life and Labour (1/2)

‘you will engage to serve His Majesty as a Soldier in the Regular Forces for such a term as is agreed on …

James H. McKenzie (1862-1952) Life & Labour – Part 2

“I got into their favour quickly, for I was always alert to any job, I was called upon to do” James H. …

Life and Labour – George Clifton Hughes, Part One

Although, not mentioned by Hughes regarding his own occupation, he does write openly about labour within the town of Wrexham. The town …

Hilda Ann Salusbury: (1906-1993) Life and Labour Part 2

After leaving her job in Nottinghamshire, Hilda Salusbury was again unemployed and in need of an income. The economic situation was no …

May Jones: Life and Labour

“Life was not all play, from a very early age mother taught us how to work and we never questioned out little …

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