Ruth Cox (b. 1890) – An Introduction
“We had some happy days and sad ones too” (p4) Ruth Cox was born in 1890 and her memoir, titled White Knob Row, …
Ruth Cox (1890): War and Memory Part II
Welcome back to Part Two of my blog on Ruth Cox (1890): War and Memory. Ruth writes that in order to be …
Ruth Cox (1890): Education and Schooling
‘I started to work at 13’ (White Knobs Row, p9) Education, particularly the education Ruth received during her time in school, was …
Ruth Cox (1890): Habits, Culture and Beliefs Part I
The search for fun and excitement away from school and later, the workplace, is something that Ruth concerned herself with throughout her …
Ruth Cox (born 1890): War and Memory Part I
Many people all over the British Isles suffered from injuries through bombings and air-raids, many too were courageous in their duties to …
Ruth Cox (1890): Transcript
1:184 COX, Ruth, ‘White Knob Row’, TS, pp.11 (c.4,000 words). Brunel University Library. Page 1 I was born on the 20th …
Ruth Cox (born 1890): Purpose and Audience
“Both of you are only sharing a little part of my life but I wished you both to read about the historical …
Ruth Cox (1890): Biographical Entry
1:184 COX, Ruth, ‘White Knob Row’, TS, pp.11 (c.4,000 words). Brunel University Library. Born 20 Aug 1890 in terraced house in Hyde, …
Ruth Cox (1890): Researching Writing Lives
Hi all! I have now completed my research on Ruth Cox and thus have completed my Writing Lives Journey! I have thoroughly …