George Gregory (b. 1888): Education and Schooling. Despite being born to illiterate parents in a village which existed almost solely to house coal miners, George had an insatiable appetite …
Percy Vere (H.V.Smith) (b.1913): Purpose and Audience ‘…And I’ve reached 71 regardless. But I could never have done it without my wife’s constant help I’m sure.’ (Vere, 25). The …
Edward Balne (b.1895) Education & Schooling Edward Balne was very interested in his education. As seen previously in Purpose & Audience he was very interested in the subject …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Reading and Writing Frank mentions reading a few times throughout his memoirs. He does not write about great novels or poems that he enjoyed, like Dora …
Edward Balne (b. 1895) Life & Labour Edward Balne’s life was given in service to the army as a trumpeter. This post on War & Memory will therefore have …
Life and Labour (part 1) – Thomas McLauchlan 1888 Throughout his memoir, Thomas writes extensively about his working life. In fact, the vast majority of his memoir is dedicated to detailing …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Fun and Festivities – Part One Frank’s memoirs include a range of different events and activities that he witnessed or took part in during his childhood. In particular, …
Mrs W.E. Palmer (b.1908): Education and Schooling Part One The village elementary school which came under the auspices of the church, was a very good one (13) This post is the …
Thomas McLauchlan (1888-1979): Purpose and Audience “You may ask the question, why have you written all this, about your life? Firstly, my family suggested that I should write …
Joseph Terry (1816-1889): Purpose and Audience To warn others; to teach others… to understand themselves. Regenia Gagnier (342) This quote from Gagnier relays some reasoning to the question, …
