A. Gordon James (b.1885): Habits, Culture & Belief
‘Something more is demanded of the Church than passing pious resolutions on the evil of drink or gambling’ (54) Naturally, Alfred was …
Hilda Swettenham (b. ~1907): Habits, Culture & Belief
Filled to the brim with visceral and intimate memories, Hilda’s memoir is a catalogue of various sensory experiences from her youth. Her …
Edward S. Humphries: Habits, Culture and Beliefs
Edward S. Humphries lead a wonderful and exciting life crossing three continents with the British Army. This dutiful and fulfilling lifestyle all …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Habits, Culture and Belief
As Margaret’s memoir mainly discusses the importance of her work and family life, the cultural activities she remembers engaging in are almost …
Emily Gertrude Lea (1902-1976): Habits, Cultures & Beliefs
Over the twentieth century, the cultural and recreational habits of the working class began to change. For the first time ever, working …
Harry Alfred West (b.1880): Habits, Culture & Beliefs
When Harry Alfred West wasn’t working, teaching or reading he was still keeping himself busy, and he used a variety of hobbies …
Joseph H Armitage (B.1908): Habits, Culture & Belief
Joseph Armitage’s autobiography doesn’t include any mention of his own habits, culture or beliefs; however he does share some quite amusing insights …
Violet Austin (1910-1983): Habits, Culture & Beliefs
‘We were never at a loss for ways to use our leisure time’ (31) ‘Saturday was the best day of the week’ …
Hymie Fagan (1903-1988): Habits, Culture & Beliefs
Where habits, cultures and beliefs were concerned, Hymie Fagan’s childhood was rigidly Jewish. The ‘cockney urchin’ (29) grew up in the district …