Mary Hollinrake (b. 1912): Reading & Writing Even though education for the working-class in the early 20th century was not always available due to long working hours, illiteracy had …
Amy Gomm (b.1899-1984) : Reading and Writing Part 1 ‘I don’t remember a time when I couldn’t read’ (31). Amy Gomm’s memoir ‘Water Under the Bridge’ is embedded with her love …
Doris Hunt (1900) : Reading, Writing and Identity ‘Interest in reading is a part of a lifelong commitment, initiated in childhood, but not confined to childhood’ (Swindells, 1985, 128) Doris …
Bessie Wallis (b. 1904) Reading, Writing & Identity ‘ I could forget the family then but even my aunt and uncle had did have some good points. One great joy …
Kay Garrett (b.1899): Fun and festivities When reading Gay Garrett’s memoir you can’t help but notice that although she has gone through some hardships in her life, she …
Thomas Raymont (1864-1949): Reading & Writing The one continuing theme of Thomas Raymont’s memoir has been his education, his roots are firmly placed in his studies considering from …
