Marion Owen (b. 1909): An Introduction
‘Beginning is always difficult […] the only answer is to plunge and see what happens’ Marion Owen’s clear love for nostalgia is …
Wilhelmina Tobias: Home and Family
When Wilhelmina talks about her memories of home and the family it is often in the form of recollections of rituals and …
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 …
Marion Owen (b. 1909): Purpose and Audience
‘It seems rather like the ship in the bottle, its in there, but how does one get it out?’ Marion Owen begins …