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 …
Charles William Esam-Carter: Habits, Culture and Belief
Charles discusses his introduction to religion in his early childhood, discussing a book he received for his birthday concerning the measles. This …
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 …
Louise Shore, born 1930s: Habits, Culture and Beliefs
Louise Shore does not speak much of her religious beliefs. She went to Sunday school as a child but that was because …
Agnes Cowper (1874-1963): Habits, Culture and Belief
Agnes Cowper spent a large part of her childhood amongst the community of seafaring families like her own in Toxteth Park, Liverpool. …
Nora Isabel Adnams: Habits, Culture and Beliefs
‘Never spend every penny you earn, money commands respect, more so now than ever … but at the same time, be generous …
Thomas McLauchlan (1888-1979): Habits and Beliefs
It is always fascinating exploring the life and work of others in times gone by. Certainly, with regards to Thomas, its been …
Eva Shilton (b.1907): Habits, Culture and Beliefs
Though leisure time and cultural activities were not readily available to Eva and her family on account of their financial hardship, Eva …
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 …
Rosa Bell (b. 1902): Habits, Culture & Belief
In Rosa’s memoir, leisure activities and cultural practices are mentioned frequently throughout. There was a rise in mass entertainment during the mid …