Rebecca Ball

Rebecca Ball, a history lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and author of "A Hundred English Working-Class Lives, 1900-1945," dives into the intricacies of working-class life during a tumultuous era. She explores how personal narratives reveal the impact of the two world wars on everyday experiences. The conversation touches on education inequalities, the emotional struggles of youth, and the interplay of gender roles in the workforce. Ball's insights showcase how microhistory brings individual stories to life while uncovering broader social themes.