Jack William Jones: An Introduction
My author Jack William Jones, born in 1900 in East End London, began writing his memoir post-retirement as a London busman, towards the …
Adeline Hodges (b.1899): Life & Labour
Labour is an underlying topic in Adeline Hodges’ memoir as, though it is not mentioned constantly throughout the text, it is definitely deemed …
Hilda Swettenham (b. ~1907): Politics, Protest & Class
A commentary on her experiences in the textile industry, Hilda Swettenham’s memoir is a shocking depiction of worker rights and gender politics …
Harry Young (B.1901-1996): Life & Labour
Harry began his working life at the age of 13 after attaining a leaving certificate from his school Headmaster. As mentioned in …