Robert Ward (B. 1907): War and Memory
This post discusses how the themes of War and Class are mentioned in Robert Ward’s memoir ‘A Lancashire Childhood’. You can read …
Robert Ward (B. 1907): Life and Labour
This post discusses the role that labour plays in Robert Ward’s memoir ‘A Lancashire Childhood’. You can read in full here, which is …
Robert Ward (B. 1907): Beliefs, Leisure and Recreations
This post discusses the activities and beliefs mentioned in Robert Ward’s memoir ‘A Lancashire Childhood’. You can read in full here, which is …
Alexander Howison (b.1795): Reading & Writing
Alexander omits any discussion of his reading and writing habits completely from his autobiography. He was much more interested in presenting his …
Percy Vere (H.V.Smith) (b.1913): Illness, Heath & Disability
The first mention of poor health in Percy’s memoir, is when appendicitis puts his marriage on hold. ‘ As on September 19th …
Thomas R. Flintoff (1904-1994): Politics, Protest & Class
As well as discussing anecdotes from his life, Thomas R. Flintoff informs us of socialand political changes that took place that interested …
Researching Writing Lives – Samuel Mountford (b. 1907)
I have very much enjoyed contributing to the Writing Lives website, exploring and dedicating my time to one man’s history. Reading Samuel …
William Webb (1830-1919) – Education & Schooling
The education of the working-classes during the mid-nineteenth century, especially of those individuals residing in rural areas, was known to be of …
Walter John Eugene Elliott (1890- 1977): Home and Family
Walter’s memoirs focus on his life up until the Armistice of The Great War, when he was 28. Readers are therefore given …
Arthur P Jacobs: Home and family
The first chapter of Arthur memoir is called, ‘Small Beginnings’, which I think is a perfect representation of Arthur’s early home and …