Pat O’Mara (1901-1983): An Introduction Pat O’Mara’s The Autobiography of a Liverpool Slummy is a published autobiography about life in the city of Liverpool in the beginning …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): An Introduction “This is the story of my Welsh childhood- shot through with the richness of our community and the jagged edge of poverty and …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Life & Labour ‘There was a sense in which autobiographers found themselves unable to write easily about their family life, or felt that they ought …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Politics, Protest & War. ‘Against the backdrop of the economic depression, socialism exerted a strong influence’ Mary does not write much about the political situation of …
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 …
Harold Gill (1919-2003): War and Memory Harold’s memoir is dominated by the topic of war and conflict. From the moment of conscription in 1939 to his emotional homecoming …
Harold Gill (1919-2003): Life and Labour Harold’s memoir only covers his childhood and his time spent serving Britain in World War Two. During the war Harold was captured …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Biographical Entry HART, Norreen. A Welsh Childhood: Memories of Aberfan 1928-1945 through the eyes of Mary Norreen Hart (nee Jones) pp.63. Brunel University Library. …
Bessie Wallis (b. 1904) Habits, Culture and Beliefs. Part Two ‘I have fought argued and stuck up for myself’ (6, 31). When previously looking at Bessie’s habits and culture, I …
Jessie Ravenna Sharman (b. 1892): Life & Labour Jessie Sharman explores the hardship families of Norwich experienced in the early twentieth century, which was also applicable for many other working-class …
