| Description | DOB: 8 October 1880
DOD: unknown
He was born in Upper Stanton, in a semi-detached cottage.
He had four younger siblings (brothers and sisters).
He moved around a lot which resulted in him attending many different schools.
He grew up in a cottage at Pensford Hill, and then at a Mill House.
He attended the Anvil Street Board School, Barley Fields School, and Knowle Board School.
Attended Sunday School.
He was not able to attend secondary school due to financial problems.
Became a member of an institution called “The Wesley Guild” at a Wesley Chapel.
Joined a school orchestra where he played a violin.
Attended evening classes at Merrywood Secondary School.
He trained as a Royal Army Service Corp at the Lee Cadet School in London.
Married.
He became a monitor at the school.
He worked as an errand boy.
He worked with Mardon Son and Hall, where he had to sweep the floor, dust shelves, pack parcels, etc.
He lectured many societies on “Modern Approach to Pilgrims Progress.”
He also gave lectures on poetry.
He also worked as the Head of the Traffic Department.
He became a superintendent of a Sunday School.
During the First World War, he joined the Bristol University Volunteers.
He then became a secretary of the Bristol Adult School Union.
He enjoyed reading and provides many mentions on how it affected his soul.
Enjoyed spending time in a garden.
He found an interest in literature and classics.
He joined a fretwork class.
The autobiography focuses on describing the area in which the author grew up, as well as describing his family members.
The autobiography provides many mentions of religious teachings and practices.
The autobiography also focuses on the author’s interest in studying.
The autobiography is typed-written.
Religion, Christianity, Upbringing, Schooling, Reading, Books, Philosophy |