Nora Lumb (b. 1912) Home and Family Blog: Part 1
“All these relations were so much part of everyday life and gave a wonderful sense of belonging and also a feeling of …
Molly Keen Childhood Memories (1903-1921): Habits, Culture and Belief
Many of Molly Keen’s habits derive from her immediate family, from the culture and beliefs they shared. The Keen family were a …
Annie Ford (1920 Onwards): Home and Family (Part 2)
Annie’s memoir focuses family life throughout her childhood rather than throughout her adult life. This is significant as the purpose of the …
Nora Lumb (b.1912) Home and Family Blog: Part 2
“Family parties were always a joy and with aunties, an uncle and cousins near us it was easy to arrange one. All …
Ellen Gill (1888-1988): Habit, Culture and Belief
‘I never remember being interested in any of the sermons.’ (p 4) Ellen presents no signs of ever having taking part in …
Leonard Ellisdon (1885-1968): Habits, Culture & Belief
Throughout the early twentieth century people had very little time for recreational activities, and even less money. However by the 1950’s, there …