Lillian Westall (born 1893): War and Memory
The First World War, also known as The Great War began in 1914 and ended in 1918. Lilian was nineteen years old …
Joe Ayre (b. 1910): Purpose & Audience
It appears that Joe Ayre wrote his memoir to reflect upon his childhood and his adolescence, looking back at events which have …
Joe Ayre (b. 1910): War, Memory & Life Writing
“Although it was called ‘the war to end all wars’, we know now that this slogan was just another con-game that the …
Emily Gertrude Lea (1902-1976): War, Memory & Life Writing
Being alive for both World Wars, Lea had her fair share of wartime experience. A child during the First World War, and …