Margaret Watson (b.1907) War and Memory
Margaret Watson was just seven-years-old when the First World War began. By the start of the Second World War, Margaret was a …
Samuel Mountford (b. 1907) War and Memory (Continued)
Following on from my last blog where I talked about Samuel Mountford’s experiences with the start of the war, including the announcement, …
Wilfred Middlebrook (b.1899): War and Memory
‘We did not know it then, but these carefree days were heading for a close’ (p.104). Compared to the majority of other …
Lorna Kite (b. 1916): Purpose and Audience
Lorna’s motivation for writing lies at the beginning of her autobiography. Her purpose was to show her dedication towards her nursing duties. …
Edna Bold (1904 – 1987): An Introduction
Introducing Edna Bold (1904 – 1987) Upon first reading the memoir of Edna Bold, my first impression is that she is had …
Margaret Watson (b.1907) Reading and Writing
“I was due to leave school in three weeks as I would be fourteen years of age. Bessie suggested Domestic Service. I …
H J Harris (b.1903): War and Memory
HJ was alive for both World Wars; he was 11 years old when First World War broke out and was living in …
Samuel Mountford (b. 1907) War and Memory
War takes a prominent place in Samuel Mountford’s memoir, although not from a first-hand perspective. He is not involved with the battle …
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 …
Mrs RM Downer (b.1884): War and Memory
RM Downer lived through two World Wars in her lifetime. The First World War began when she was 30, and Second did …