Alfred Ireson (b.1856): Education and Schooling “Education was not taken seriously…Child labour was encouraged” (22) The young Alf, ‘noted for mischief and exploits of many kinds’ (21) outlines …
Miss P. Wilson (b.1918-): Habits and Beliefs Routine played a large role in Miss Wilson’s and her family’s lives. From a young age she was taught by her aunts, …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Purpose and Audience Frank George Marling, born on the 7th January 1863, introduces his memoirs with the accounts of his most vivid “recollections” (p.3). He …
Mrs W.E. Palmer (b.1908): An Introduction Francesca’s thoughts went back down the years to Harting Coombe Farm, near Rogate where she lived with her parents, her sister and …
Jack Lanigan (1890-1975): Education & Schooling If ever fear was in us kids it was when we saw that cane. Once bitten, twice shy Jack Lanigan, ‘They Kingdom …
Emanuel Lovekin (1820-1905): Religion It was not unusual for the working class of the 19th Century to have very little to no contact with the Church. …
Minnie Frisby (b. 1877): Education and Schooling Education for Victorian working-class women was somewhat of a luxury. The 1870 Education Act gave children an elementary education up to thirteen, …
Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Education and Schooling “I always got on well with my teachers, although I was so dumb” (1.21) The 20th century introduced a variety …
Rosa Bell (b.1902): Habits and Beliefs – Part 2: Religion Throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, England was a predominantly Christian country. The Victorian Era placed great importance on the significance …
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 …
