I Remember

<p>I Remember - a commonly used phrase followed by memories of the author her parents and grandparents relating to life in the mining communities of the North East of England.</p><p>The author writes:</p><p>I feel very fortunate that I had the privilege of growing up in a close family and as a result have many memories and photographs both my own and those of my parents and grandparents.</p><p>I am not an author/storyteller in the accepted sense of the word; I never got higher than a C for my English compositions. I have simply put pen to paper and written down both my memories and memories entrusted to me.</p><p>This book is in essence a rambling dialogue as the author might have related it to her grandchildren.</p><p>It relates the highs and lows in the lives of three generations of one family.</p><p>The occupations of the menfolk varied and included - Blacksmith Police Constable in 1870s to 1880s Coal miners Joiners Mechanics one even served in R.F.C. in Egypt (1st WW).</p><p>The women of the family were all in service before they were married all that is except the author who trained as a Teacher.</p><p>Without specific comparisons the social changes are obvious very evident are those in life style clothing & schooling.</p><p>Particularly interesting are the references to - home remedies superstitions/traditions entertainments before the advent of TV and links with the Co-op Society.</p><p>The text is abundantly illustrated with over 250 photos/documents dating from as early as 1875 up to 1962.</p><p>Photos include lots of people & places known to the family and school photos from 1880s to 1960s.</p><p>Although the family came from a wider area the author grew up in NW Durham.</p>