Dora R. Hannan (1909-2001): War and Memory
Personally, I was terrified of the war, having seen pictures of fierce looking Germans in spiked helmets with dreadful bayonets, the Kaiser …
Adeline Hodges (b.1899): War & Memory
War is a subject that Adeline dedicates much of the second section of her memoir to. It is mainly focused on her late …
Jack McQuoid (1910-1985): War & Memory
‘I have lived through most of the twentieth century – an age of conflict and propaganda in which I have strived to …
Arthur Jacobs: War and Memory PART 2
As I mentioned in my previous post, Arthur’s life was shaped by war.. ‘Balloons and Airships’ introduced us to his memories of …
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 …
Minnie Frisby (b. 1877): War and Memory
Minnie begins writing Memories in 1943 towards the end of World War II. Surprisingly Minnie does not discuss the wars, only briefly …
Mrs RM Downer (b.1884): War and Memory
RM Downer lived through two World Wars in her lifetime. The First World War began when she was 30, and Second did …
Amy Frances Gomm: (b.1899): War and Memory – Part two
‘Life went on, though. I had to face it.’ (Gomm, pp.143) As we continue from part one, Amy told us of conscription …
Mrs W.E. Palmer (b.1908): War and Memory
The war wended its way to a close, […] and Jimmy climbed the highest tree he could find, to hang a Union …
Emily Gertrude Lea (1902-1976): War, Memory & Life Writing
Being alive for both World Wars, Lea had her fair share of wartime experience. A child during the First World War, and …