Rosa Bell (b.1902): Habits and Beliefs – Part 2: Religion
Throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, England was a predominantly Christian country. The Victorian Era placed great importance on the significance …
John Urie (b. 1820) Leisure and Recreation
We’ve touched on John’s various pastimes and hobbies in other posts. From his love of theatre to photography, John does tend to …
Wilfred Middlebrook (b.1899): Habits, Beliefs and Recreations
‘They were determined that I should be taught music at the earliest opportunity’ (p.39) In the fifth chapter of his memoir–titled ‘Holidays’– …
Rosa Bell (b.1902): Habits and Beliefs – Part 1: Entertainment
From the 1870s onwards, working-class society saw a rise in the production and availability of mass entertainment. Organised sports and clubs to …
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 …
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 …
Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Habits and Beliefs
‘meetings were very democratic, according to Stinks’ rules and each member gave his report on suspected spies in the area’ (58). During …
Jean Court: Habits and Beliefs
Within Jean’s memoir, she often speaks of church. Her mother ‘always attended St. Mary Redcliffe and would slip out of the house …
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. …