Researching Writing Lives: Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960) –
Being provided with the opportunity to both learn and write about the memoir of Francis Alfred Peet has been a pleasure from …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960) – Purpose and Audience:
“BEING 18 YEARS OLD AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS CENTURY I HAVE CLEAR MEMORIES OF THE LATER YEARS OF THE 19TH CENTURY AND THE FIRST 54 …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882-1960) – Life and Labour:
“I AM THE SON OF HARRY PEET WHO WAS THE LEADING CARPENTER” (P.5). A High Street, East Hertfordshire, 1900. Work and labouring are major themes of …
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 …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882 – 1960): Home and Family – Part 2:
This post is a continuation from the first blog published in consideration of the home and family life of Francis Alfred Peet. …
Francis Alfred Peet (1882 – 1960): Home and Family:
“I am still living in the house in which I was born. I have lived there all the time with the exception of being …
Mrs Yates (b.1882- 1976) Home & Family
“My mother used to say this ‘It’s not what your wearing it’s what you make do” Mrs Yates (p.5) Naturally, many authors …
Mrs Yates (b.1882-1976): An Introduction
“I never wanted to go near the mill[…] I really didn’t like the mill. At all”– Mrs Yates Across England in the …
Mrs Yates: (b.1882- 1976) Illness, Health & Disability
“There was only dirty windows, you know. They weren’t like they are now, today. There was no… not much hygiene back then …
Mrs Yates: (b.1882- 1976) Life & Labour
“No I never liked the mill. I’ve nothing against… I liked my companions and I had nothing against the mill owners or …