Dora R. Hannan (1909-2001): Fun and Festivities
“When we were on holiday from school or on Saturdays, we had various ways of amusing ourselves, other than playing in street.” …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Life and Labour
For many working-class people, much like Jack, schooling was cut short in order to start work. As he notes in his memoir, …
Frank Prevett (b.1904): Biographical Entry
2:638 PREVETT, Frank, ‘Memoirs of a Railwayman’, TS, pp.347 (c.150,000 words). BruneI University Library. Born 1904 in Brighton. Father and grandfather were …
Frank Prevett (b.1904): Home and Family
For the most part Frank’s memoir does not go into much detail into his family life. Most of his memoir goes into …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Purpose and Audience
Written as a reflective memoir, Jack Vallance gives little away with regards to writing dates nor the intended audience he had in …
Frank Prevett (b.1904): An Introduction
Frank Prevett’s memoir entitled ‘Memoirs of a Railwayman’ is a thorough account of his life working on the railway through his numerous …
Bessie Wallis (b. 1904) Habits, Culture & Beliefs
‘A gradual reduction in working hours and a higher level of disposable income for many people throughout the twentieth century created the …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – The Railway
As I have indicated in each of the preceding posts, Jack was heavily involved in the Railway up until his death in …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Reading & Writing
When it comes to the mention of literature, Jack refrains from discussing his reading and frequently downplays his intelligence and ability to …
Frank Prevett (b.1904): War and Memory
At the commencement of the First World War, Frank and his family were living in the village of Withyham. Frank admits that …