Margaret Watson (b.1907) War and Memory
Margaret Watson was just seven-years-old when the First World War began. By the start of the Second World War, Margaret was a …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Introduction
“In spite of my many hard times I would not have my life any other way.” In 1912, when she was just …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Reading and Writing
“I was due to leave school in three weeks as I would be fourteen years of age. Bessie suggested Domestic Service. I …
Margaret Watson (B.1907) Politics, Protest and Class
Margaret does not comment on her political opinions in her memoir, as the primary focus of her writing is to reflect on …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Purpose and Audience
“Remember to always thank God for every day granted to you. I do, I have a lot to thank God for.” (p.19) …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Habits, Culture and Belief
As Margaret’s memoir mainly discusses the importance of her work and family life, the cultural activities she remembers engaging in are almost …
Julia Heath Researching Writing Lives
This year, I have found being a part of the Writing Lives Research Project a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding experience. The memoir …
Margaret Watson (b. 1907) Education and Schooling
Looking back on her childhood, Margaret recalls how she often felt as though she was “not very clever” in comparison to her …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Home and Family
In 1907, Margaret Watson was born in “the dismal tenement home at Ann. St, Cowcaddens” in Glasgow (p.1). Being the first of …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Life and Labour
After the death of her mother in 1912, when she “was almost six years old” (p.1) Margaret’s childhood was forced to come …