A. Gordon James (b.1885): Habits, Culture & Belief
‘Something more is demanded of the Church than passing pious resolutions on the evil of drink or gambling’ (54) Naturally, Alfred was …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Habits, Culture and Belief
As a family we were attached to the Union Chapel, Berkeley. I remember attending the infant class where we were taught words …
Edward Cain (1891-1978): Home and Family
At the beginning of Edward Cain’s memoir, his family is a central theme as he details where they lived and how often …
Harold Gill (1919-2003): Habits and Beliefs
Like many children growing up in the early twentieth century, Harold’s childhood was dominated by the church and religion. He writes in …
Faizur Rasul (b. 1910): Habits, Culture & Belief
From Bengal to Birmingham could be seen as a clash of cultures, with an Indian man making his way to England with …
Bessie Wallis (b. 1904) Habits, Culture & Beliefs
‘A gradual reduction in working hours and a higher level of disposable income for many people throughout the twentieth century created the …
Miss P. Wilson (b.1918): Purpose and Audience
‘Someone wrote a hymn ‘we won’t give up the Sunday school’ Miss Wilson’s memoir focuses on sharing the lives of her family …
Minnie Frisby (b.1877): Habits, Culture and Belief
Music was an important pastime for Minnie. She remembers her father teaching her to play musical instruments and dance with her when …
Samuel Mountford (b. 1907) Habits, Culture & Belief.
Samuel Mountford’s memoir is not particularly long (with only twenty-nine pages) even though it covers his entire life-span from childhood to present …
Charles William Esam-Carter: Education
Charles recalls the start of his education which he received from his father. They used to walk together in the evenings and …