Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Reading and Writing
Frank mentions reading a few times throughout his memoirs. He does not write about great novels or poems that he enjoyed, like Dora …
Frank George Marling: (1863-1954): Researching Writing Lives
Researching and reading about the life of Frank George Marling has been both interesting and rewarding. Having to read the personal accounts …
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 …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Home and Family – Part One
The house in High Street was a very desirable residence with a vine growing over the back, a small yard behind the …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Purpose and Audience
Frank George Marling, born on the 7th January 1863, introduces his memoirs with the accounts of his most vivid “recollections” (p.3). He …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Biographical Entry
492 MARLING, Frank George, ‘Reminiscences’, TS, pp.22 (c.16,000 words). BruneI University Library. Born 7 Jan 1863 at Berkeley, Gloucester. Died 1954. Father …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Education and Schooling
There was no national free education in those days but there had been and were being established in some places: Board schools …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Fun and Festivities – Part Two
Club Day! who can describe what the annual re occurrence of that day meant to young and old at Berkeley! The first Wednesday …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Life and Labour
I could not get any settled job. I helped my father in the post office, went with telegrams and eventually learnt to …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Home and Family – Part Two
The “Old Post Office” is a double fronted house with a store room, or shop, at the side, beyond which are, or …