Dun Laoighre, Dublin, Offaly, London, British Army, King’s Liverpool Regiment, Police Force, Streatham Police, Streatham, Anerley, Croydon, Coloma Convent Girls’ School, maternal death and bereavement, social work, Guy’s Hospital, summer holidays in Ireland, attitudes to sexuality and women, personal/romantic relationships, extended family, household responsibilities, attitudes to education and work, mixed marriage (religion)