Robert Ward (B. 1907): Beliefs, Leisure and Recreations
This post discusses the activities and beliefs mentioned in Robert Ward’s memoir ‘A Lancashire Childhood’. You can read in full here, which is …
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 …
Edward Cain (1891-1978): Habits And Belief
Growing up in a mining community, Edward Cain’s childhood heavily involved religion, as his primary school education took place in a school …
May Rainer. Habits, Cultures and Beliefs (b.1909)
Being a child in London in the 1920s meant growing up with Mickey Mouse and seeing the changes that were happing to …
Thomas Raymont (1864-1949): Habits and Beliefs
‘It was mere accident that led my parents to attend the United Methodist Free Church in Russell Street. That church, or rather …
Albert Mansbridge (1876-1952): Purpose and Audience
‘It was suggested to me in September 1938 – a time of crisis in international affairs – that I should write a …
Wally Ward: Habits, Cultures and Beliefs
Leisure activities of the British working-class were changing in the early twentieth century. Since the 1930s, increased technology, commercialisation and cultural propaganda …
Mary Laura Triggle (1888- 1985): Habits, Culture and Belief. (Part One)
They had…a lot of rotten oranges which they intended to throw at the preacher, but that day my father got converted in …
Jessie Ravenna Sharman (b. 1892): Habits, Culture & Belief
Little is revealed entailing Jessie Sharman’s religious beliefs in her memoir, although she does make the point that she was christened Jessie …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Habits & Beliefs
The ‘Childhood’ section of Jack’s writing spans the first twenty pages of the memoir before he moves on to discuss his career. …