Edward Cain (1891-1978): Home and Family
At the beginning of Edward Cain’s memoir, his family is a central theme as he details where they lived and how often …
Edward Cain (1891-1978): An Introduction
Edward Cain, in his memoir ‘Memories’, recalls the ups and downs of growing up in North East England as part of a …
Thomas Jordan (B.1892): An Introduction
Mr. Thomas Jordan. 2 Simpasture Court, Newton Aycliffe. Co. Durham. Thomas Jordan was born in January 1892 in Birtley, County Durham …
Thomas Jordan (B.1892): Reading and Writing
As I have mentioned in previous posts, the memoir of Thomas Jordan are in the form of an oral history interview. We …
Edward Cain (1891-1978): Life and Labour – Later Years
When the strike was over, Cain had a spell of unemployment as there was a dispute with a colliery manager in that …
Edward Cain (1891-1978): Life And Labour- Earlier Years
The North East of England was known for being a spot for coal mining as it was available in abundance. It is …