Publications
A Life Behind Bars, by Marjory Batchelor, published 1999 (93 pp., Brighton: QueenSpark Books, ISBN-10: 0904733750 & ISBN-13: 9780904733754) accessible at: The Keep archive of QueenSpark Books & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
Abstract:Born in 1908 at the Marquess of Exeter public house, which was run by her parents, Marjory Batchelor spent her working life as a barmaid and pub landlady in and around the Brighton area. Marjory recalls her experiences of the licensed trade through two World Wars up to the present day.
From the days of spit 'n' sawdust and horse-drawn drays, to the arrival of fruit machines and 'pub grub' - Marjory remembers it all with humour and affection. Her account documents the many changes that have taken place in pub life in Marjory's lifetime, and provides an interesting social history of the industry, through first-hand experience.
From the days of spit 'n' sawdust and horse-drawn drays, to the arrival of fruit machines and 'pub grub' - Marjory remembers it all with humour and affection. Her account documents the many changes that have taken place in pub life in Marjory's lifetime, and provides an interesting social history of the industry, through first-hand experience.