General features : recent work
Its the Backbone of the Family
The Guardian, August 5 2006
Arthur went into the funeral business in 1907. His son Harold followed, as did grandson George, great-grandson Nigel and now great-great-grandson Matthew. Anna Melville-James meets three families where a single profession spans the generations...
The Family Seat
The Guardian, July 29 2006
Anna Melville-James tracks down the stories behind those little dedications so often seen on park benches.....
Spread your Wings
The Guardian, April 29 2006
So your children have finally left home - what happens next? Anna Melville-James spoke to empty nesters who leapt at the chance to follow their dreams...
My family and Other Vehicles
The Guardian, April 8th 2006
For three families who have cared for them and travelled in them, their VW campervan is a well-loved member of their tribe, says Anna Melville-James
What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
The Guardian, December 31 2005
Escaping the rat race, living a life of leisure or making a new start. Who hasn't dreamed of giving it all up for something better - but how many of us actually get around to doing it? Four families tell us how they made their dreams a reality ....
Starting all over again...
The Guardian, November 26 2005
You've raised your kids and retired, then- just as life should be getting easier - you're right back where you started. Anna Melville-James talks to three grandparents about the pleasures and pitfalls of parenting a second time round...
When it's dial M for misery
The Guardian, October 17 2005
Even with email, telephones still dominate commercial life. Anna Melville-James finds that many people have hang-ups about using them...
Name or shame? (vox pop)
Guardian Family section
Mar 8th 2008
I want it to be finished quickly....(muses in artistic families)
Feb 16th 2008
Darling, step into my teepee (private family hideaways)
Guardian Family section
Dec 8th 2007
The recycled teenagers (love in older life)
Guardian Family section
November 3rd 2007
Step into our backyard (remote families)
Guardian Family section
Sept 29th 2007
Who's in your wallet (vox pop)
Guardian Family section
Sept 22nd 2007
Wish you were there (family holidays)
Guardian Family section
August 18th 2007
A death in the Family
Guardian Family Section
May 12th 2007
We Beg to Differ
The Guardian, Dec 2006
One cousin wears the veil while the other rejects it; he's a vegan but his wife can't resist a nice slice of bacon; Dad's a Tory but his daughter is a Labour voter - Anna Melville-James meets three families divided by their beliefs...
What a Difference a Year Makes
The Guardian, Dec 2006
A single man adopts a boy. A mother, tired of ferrying her three boys to tae kwon do, becomes a black belt herself. A family of four sell up and move to China. A single mum takes up residence in a commune. Who says family life is boring?
The Family That Plays Together, Stays Together
The Guardian, Sept 2006
Richard drives a steam engine for fun. So did his dad, and now his son. Elaine took up rowing, and her mum jumped on board. Anna Melville-James on the pure joy of sharing a hobby
