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 …
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 …
Harry Dorrell (B.1903): Reading & Writing
‘Seeking answers as I did then and still do… It is the seeking that counts.’ (50) Although Harry always disliked school he …
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 …
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 …
Winifred Relph (B.1912): Habits, Culture and Beliefs
During the late 19th and early 20th century, there was a huge rise in rational forms of recreation amongst the working classes. …
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 …
Alfred Ireson (b. 1856): Life and Labour – Part One
Considering the sheer wealth of memory that Alf writes about his times of work, it is only natural that it should be …
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 …