Education and Schooling, James Ashley (b.1833)
Within James Ashley’s memoir there is little evidence to suggest the type of experience he had during his time in education, as …
“Having preserved these printed papers I will not further write of those days but rather will begin about the time I left school in July, 1846, going first as errand boy to Mr. Robert Thornely becoming afterwards his apprentice in Silk Hat Finishing on October 1st, 1847.†(Ashley p.1).
“My Father, at that time and ever afterwards, declared that he paid the account in the office at the mills, but as the receipts could not be produced a distress was put in the house and the furniture sold- at least so much as to meet the miller’s claim†(Ashley p.2)
Audience and Purpose, James Ashley (b.1833)
Within James Ashley’s memoir he talks largely about his family, especially his children and speaks in great depth about their achievements, particularly about …
Home and Family, James Ashley (b.1833)
Home and family to James Ashley’s are the two most things he holds most dearly within his memoir. James begins his writing …
Reading, Writing and Identity, James Ashley (b.1833)
Within James Ashley’s memoir he doesn’t specify particular pieces of literature in which he read. However there are implications to suggest novels …
Habits, Cultures and Beliefs. James Ashley (b.1833)
Habits cultures and beliefs with the population of the 19th century changed dramatically as the country evolved from an era in which …
Life and Labour, James Ashley (b.1833)
Labour within James Ashley’s memoir is a fundamental part of his development throughout his life. James’s memoir mirrors that of a social …
War, Memory and Life-Writing, James Ashley (b.1833)
War time recollections do not play a great part within James Ashley’s memoir, as he lived during the years from 1833 to …
Politics, Protest and Class, James Ashley (b.1833)
Politics in James Ashley’s memoir is not often spoke about, nor is it elaborated on. One would presume that because of this …
Researching Writing Lives, James Ashley (b.1833)
Throughout this semester I have found the writing lives project my most enjoyable module by far. I have to admit at the …