Hilda Ann Salusbury (1906-1993): War and Memory
Although Hilda does not go into great detail about life during the years of the war, it did have a great impact …
Hilda Ann Salusbury: (1906-1993) Life and Labour Part 1
‘Armed with my brand new suitcase, a chequebook and modest bank account and lots of good advice, I set out all on my own for my first real job – out into the competitive world of which I was ignorant.’ (169) Hilda began her first job outside of the home at the age of fifteen. Since she was responsible for the upkeep …
Hilda Ann Salusbury (1906-1993):Researching Writing Lives
After completing the ‘Prison Voices’ project in my second year at university, I was excited at the prospect of being part of …
Hilda Salusbury (1906-1993): Childhood Memories
‘We spent happy evenings around the piano in my early childhood, singing old favourites. My mother played and I was learning‘ (19) …
Hilda Salusbury (1906-1993): Life Writing, Class and Identity
Class status is not something which Hilda goes into great depth about during the course of her memoir. She tells the reader …
Hilda Ann Salusbury: (1906-1993) Life and Labour Part 2
After leaving her job in Nottinghamshire, Hilda Salusbury was again unemployed and in need of an income. The economic situation was no …
Hilda Ann Salusbury (1906-1993) : An Introduction
‘My lovely, laughing mother gone forever. No more parties, no more singing. The joy had gone out of my life and all …
Hilda Ann Salusbury (1906-1993): Home and Family (Part 1)
The family and the home form the basis of Hilda Salusbury’s memoir. Her first chapter is titled ‘The Family and the Setting’, …
Hilda Ann Salusbury (1906-1993): Purpose and Audience
At the beginning of Hilda’s memoir, she dedicates it to her two grandsons, Julian and Austen who were the children of her …