Rosa Bell (b.1902) Biographical Entry
Born 1902. Youngest of 7 children. (4 boys, 3 girls) of a colliery clerk and dressmaker. Religious upbringing. Educated at village school. …
Norah Elliott (b.1903): An Introduction
“Give me winged words To fly to every man, Sharp words, to pierce the heart, Soft words, to stir compassion, Wise words, …
Archive of Working-Class Writing Online
The Archive of Working-Class Writing Online is a collaborative project to create a digital archive of British working-class writing since c. 1700. …
Emily Gertrude Lea (1906-1972) Education & Schooling
Up until changes in the education act in 1870, schooling was viewed as a privilege rather than a right, with schools being …
Hymie Fagan (1903-1988): Home & Family
The importance of the Home and Family in a working-class environment was crucial to financial stability and survival. Essentially, the male breadwinner, …