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Hannah Mitchell

 

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 : theological works

"As ... [Hannah Mitchell's] love of books became known locally: 'I made free of such libraries as the neighbours possessed, which led to my reading some curious and unsuitable matter, old-fashioned theological works, early Methodist magazines, cookery books and queer tales of murder and robbery. One such, entitled 'The Castle of Otranto', haunted my dreams for many a night'."

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

 : early Methodist magazines

"As ... [Hannah Mitchell's] love of books became known locally: 'I made free of such libraries as the neighbours possessed, which led to my reading some curious and unsuitable matter, old-fashioned theological works, early Methodist magazines, cookery books and queer tales of murder and robbery. One such, entitled 'The Castle of Otranto', haunted my dreams for many a night'."

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Serial / periodical

  

 : cookery books

"As ... [Hannah Mitchell's] love of books became known locally: 'I made free of such libraries as the neighbours possessed, which led to my reading some curious and unsuitable matter, old-fashioned theological works, early Methodist magazines, cookery books and queer tales of murder and robbery. One such, entitled 'The Castle of Otranto', haunted my dreams for many a night'."

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

 : crime/horror fiction

"As ... [Hannah Mitchell's] love of books became known locally: 'I made free of such libraries as the neighbours possessed, which led to my reading some curious and unsuitable matter, old-fashioned theological works, early Methodist magazines, cookery books and queer tales of murder and robbery. One such, entitled 'The Castle of Otranto', haunted my dreams for many a night'."

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

Horace Walpole : The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic Story

"As ... [Hannah Mitchell's] love of books became known locally: 'I made free of such libraries as the neighbours possessed, which led to my reading some curious and unsuitable matter, old-fashioned theological works, early Methodist magazines, cookery books and queer tales of murder and robbery. One such, entitled 'The Castle of Otranto', haunted my dreams for many a night'."

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

William Wordsworth : poems

"One windfall came [to Hannah Mitchell] from a passing walker, who asked if the family liked reading poetry. Although only familiar with verse in the local paper, Mitchell quickly answered in the affirmative ... The walker (whom years later Mitchell recognised as the model Manchester employer Hans Renold) left her his copy of Wordsworth's poems, which Mitchell read and memorized until her mother removed them since they 'wasted' her time."

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

 : local newspaper (including verse)

"One windfall came [to Hannah Mitchell] from a passing walker, who asked if the family liked reading poetry. Although only familiar with verse in the local paper, Mitchell quickly answered in the affirmative ... The walker (whom years later Mitchell recognised as the model Manchester employer Hans Renold) left her his copy of Wordsworth's poems, which Mitchell read and memorized until her mother removed them since they 'wasted' her time."

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Newspaper

  

 : library books

While in service Hannah Mitchell read books borrowed from subscription library; "This reading was supplemented by books read at a well-stocked bookstall which she passed on the way to work."

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

 : bookstall stock

While in service Hannah Mitchell read books borrowed from subscription library; "This reading was supplemented by books read at a well-stocked bookstall which she passed on the way to work."

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

[unknown] : [old-fashioned theological works]

'As my love of books became known, I was made free of such libraries as the neighbours possessed which led to me reading some curious and unsuitable matter, old-fashioned theological works, early Methodist magazines, cookery books and queer tales of murder and robbery. One such, entitled "The Castle of Otranto", haunted my dreams for many a night. Our nearest neighbour who was more of a scholar than his rough exterior and taciturn manner suggested, lent me a "History of England" which was a veritable godsend.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

[unknown] : [early Methodist magazines]

'As my love of books became known, I was made free of such libraries as the neighbours possessed which led to me reading some curious and unsuitable matter, old-fashioned theological works, early Methodist magazines, cookery books and queer tales of murder and robbery. One such, entitled "The Castle of Otranto", haunted my dreams for many a night. Our nearest neighbour who was more of a scholar than his rough exterior and taciturn manner suggested, lent me a "History of England" which was a veritable godsend.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Serial / periodical

  

[unknown] : [cookery books]

'As my love of books became known, I was made free of such libraries as the neighbours possessed which led to me reading some curious and unsuitable matter, old-fashioned theological works, early Methodist magazines, cookery books and queer tales of murder and robbery. One such, entitled "The Castle of Otranto", haunted my dreams for many a night. Our nearest neighbour who was more of a scholar than his rough exterior and taciturn manner suggested, lent me a "History of England" which was a veritable godsend.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

[unknown] : [tales of murder and robbery]

'As my love of books became known, I was made free of such libraries as the neighbours possessed which led to me reading some curious and unsuitable matter, old-fashioned theological works, early Methodist magazines, cookery books and queer tales of murder and robbery. One such, entitled "The Castle of Otranto", haunted my dreams for many a night. Our nearest neighbour who was more of a scholar than his rough exterior and taciturn manner suggested, lent me a "History of England" which was a veritable godsend.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Unknown

  

Horace Walpole : The Castle of Ontranto

'As my love of books became known, I was made free of such libraries as the neighbours possessed which led to me reading some curious and unsuitable matter, old-fashioned theological works, early Methodist magazines, cookery books and queer tales of murder and robbery. One such, entitled "The Castle of Otranto", haunted my dreams for many a night. Our nearest neighbour who was more of a scholar than his rough exterior and taciturn manner suggested, lent me a "History of England" which was a veritable godsend.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

[unknown] : History of England

'As my love of books became known, I was made free of such libraries as the neighbours possessed which led to me reading some curious and unsuitable matter, old-fashioned theological works, early Methodist magazines, cookery books and queer tales of murder and robbery. One such, entitled "The Castle of Otranto", haunted my dreams for many a night. Our nearest neighbour who was more of a scholar than his rough exterior and taciturn manner suggested, lent me a "History of England" which was a veritable godsend.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

Sir Walter Scott : Kenilworth

'In another house I found a tattered copy of Scott's "Kenilworth" and a quite new copy of "Cranford". Among some old books in my grandmother's cottage I found a curious one entitled "Adam's First Wife". This was a sort of history of the Garden of Eden which rather discounted the "rib theory" and raised some doubt in my mind as to Adam's innocence in the pre-apple days.' [continuation of discussion of Adam etc]

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

Elizabeth Gaskell : Cranford

'In another house I found a tattered copy of Scott's "Kenilworth" and a quite new copy of "Cranford". Among some old books in my grandmother's cottage I found a curious one entitled "Adam's First Wife". This was a sort of history of the Garden of Eden which rather discounted the "rib theory" and raised some doubt in my mind as to Adam's innocence in the pre-apple days.' [continuation of discussion of Adam etc]

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

[unknown] : Adam's First Wife

'In another house I found a tattered copy of Scott's "Kenilworth" and a quite new copy of "Cranford". Among some old books in my grandmother's cottage I found a curious one entitled "Adam's First Wife". This was a sort of history of the Garden of Eden which rather discounted the "rib theory" and raised some doubt in my mind as to Adam's innocence in the pre-apple days.' [continuation of discussion of Adam etc]

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

William Wordsworth : [Poems]

'I do not claim that I understood all Wordsworth's poems but I liked the descriptive parts and committed to memory all the more simple poems, thinking myself like his Lucy: "A maid whom there was none to praise, And very few to love." But I spent so much time, which my mother called "wasted", over the book that she took it away, threatening to burn it.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

[unknown-probably various contributors] : [poems in newspaper]

'The only poetry we had read were short poems in the local paper, which my mother called "verse". But I knew it meant reading matter, so I said quickly: "Yes, we like it."'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Newspaper

  

Mary Humphrey Ward : The History of David Grieve

'One of them asked me if I was fond of reading and told me that she herself wrote books and was staying in the neighbourhood hoping to include the dale in her next book. Many years afterwards I read "The History of David Grieve" and at once remembered our visitor. Comparing dates I realised it was Mrs. Humphry Ward, seeking the atmosphere of the wild valley she described so well.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

Mrs. Henry Wood : [novels]

'I also found a small library, which meant that many copper really needed for food were spent on borrowing books. At this time I read all Mrs. Henry Wood's novels, most of Sir Walter Scott's works along with a good deal of poetry and history, as well as a good deal of rubbish I daresay. But as I have forgotten it it did me no harm.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

Sir Walter Scott : [works]

'I also found a small library, which meant that many copper really needed for food were spent on borrowing books. At this time I read all Mrs. Henry Wood's novels, most of Sir Walter Scott's works along with a good deal of poetry and history, as well as a good deal of rubbish I daresay. But as I have forgotten it it did me no harm.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

[unknown] : [poetry]

'I also found a small library, which meant that many copper really needed for food were spent on borrowing books. At this time I read all Mrs. Henry Wood's novels, most of Sir Walter Scott's works along with a good deal of poetry and history, as well as a good deal of rubbish I daresay. But as I have forgotten it it did me no harm.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

[unknown] : [history]

'I also found a small library, which meant that many copper really needed for food were spent on borrowing books. At this time I read all Mrs. Henry Wood's novels, most of Sir Walter Scott's works along with a good deal of poetry and history, as well as a good deal of rubbish I daresay. But as I have forgotten it it did me no harm.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

[n/a] : Bible

'I attended Sunday school with the daughter of the house, finding my enforced study of the Bible very valuable to me.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

Robert Blatchford : Nunquam

'When I was living in Sallie's home one of the male boarders who called himself a Socialist showed me some articles in a Sunday paper written by Robert Blatchford, "Nunquam", dealing with slums and sweated industries. These articles excited much interest, and many were the arguments in Mrs. J's house as to the rights or wrongs of the matter.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Newspaper

  

[n/a] : The Clarion

'Later on, when Blatchford and his friends, A. M. Thompson, E. F. Fay and Montague Blatchford founded the Socialist weekly "The Clarion", I began to read it and became deeply interested in the theories put forward.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Newspaper, Serial / periodical

  

Emmeline Pankhurst : My Own Story

'I have just read "Mrs. Pankhurst's Own Story" and Mrs. Swanwick's autobiography, "I have been Young". Both books show that by this time there was a tremendous demand on the part of women for the franchise'.

Century: 1850-1899 / 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

Helena Swanwick : I have been Young

'I have just read "Mrs. Pankhurst's Own Story" and Mrs. Swanwick's autobiography, "I have been Young". Both books show that by this time there was a tremendous demand on the part of women for the franchise'.

Century: 1850-1899 / 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

Joseph Macabe : The Religion of Women

'Fortunately for me, about this time I read two books by Joseph Macabe, an ex-Catholic priest, "The Religion of Women" and "Women in Political Evolution", which I still think are the finest ever written on the subject. They are like a film showing women's life throughout the ages, our faults and our virtues, and the economic reasons for our inferiority before the law.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

Joseph Macabe : Women in Political Evolution

'Fortunately for me, about this time I read two books by Joseph Macabe, an ex-Catholic priest, "The Religion of Women" and "Women in Political Evolution", which I still think are the finest ever written on the subject. They are like a film showing women's life throughout the ages, our faults and our virtues, and the economic reasons for our inferiority before the law.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Print: Book

  

[unknown] : [To our trusty and well beloved Hannah Maria Mitchell]

'Subsequently I recieved a curiously worded scroll addressed to "Our trusty and well beloved Hannah Maria Mitchell." This document would hardly find favour with the advocates of Basic English - there are no stops or commas in it. It begins with "Greeting. Know ye that we have assigned you and every one of you jointly and severally Our Justices to keep the peace in and throughout our city of Manchester in our County Palatine of Lancaster and to keep and cause to be kept all Ordinaces and Statues made for the good of our peace and for the Conservation of the same." Then followed the instructions - "to chastise and punish all persons that offend against the form of these ordinaces. To cause to come before you or any of you all those who to anyone or more of Our People concerning their bodies or the firing of their houses have used threats to find sufficient security for the Peace if they shall refuse to find such Securtiy then them in our prisons until they shall find such security to cause to be safely kept." The scroll ends with the command - "that you diligently apply yourselves to the keeping Our Peace Ordinance Statutes and all and signular other the premises and perform and fulfil the same in form aforesaid being therein what to Justice appertaineth according to the Laws and Customs of England."'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Hannah Mitchell      Manuscript: Sheet

 

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