Rosa Bell (b.1902): Researching Writing Lives – Saying Goodbye to Rosa
Upon reading the very first line of Rosa’s memoir, I was hooked and new immediately that I had made the right decision …
N. Sayer Researching Writing Lives
I took part in the Writing Lives Module as I have a growing fondness for blogging and research. As I worked through …
Jack McQuoid (1910-1985): Researching Writing Lives
This collaborative research project has pushed me out of my comfort zone but for all of the right reasons. Through taking part …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Home & Family [part 2].
“Our story starts in Aberfan, where Mama and Dada made their home” Mary Hart’s home town is a key discussion in her …
Joe Loftus (1914-1998): Researching Writing Lives
I have thoroughly enjoyed researching and writing about my author Joe Loftus on this module. He was a brilliant author to write …
Guy Oates (1905 – 1987): Researching Writing Lives
In my final remarks let me read you these few lines, written many years ago, in one of my more serious moments: …
Guy Oates (1905-1987): Researching Writing Lives
Whoever may read the following, try and place yourself in the position of the writer, the youngest but one of a family …
Mary Denison (1906-1997): Researching Writing Lives.
As this module comes to an end I have began to reflect on this entire process. At first, I was overwhelmed both …
James H.McKenzie (1862-1952): Researching Writing Lives
After completing my eight thematic blog posts on James H. McKenzie, I have realized to the extent of how the written word …
Researching Writing Lives: Harold Heslop, 1898-1983.
My experience of researching working-class autobiography for the team at Writing Lives has been everything I had hoped and more. The focus …