'I remember the first word I learned to read'

'I remember the first word I learned to read'

Harry Browne remembers learning to read.

Harry Browne

Trinity College Dublin

1945

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Harry Browne

Childhood and Early Life

Life Story

Russell Avenue, North Strand, Dublin

1940's

I remember the first word I learned to read. I was outside my house in Russell Avenue and there was a van there with the word 'DUBLIN' written on it. I have no idea what age I was but I distinctly remember spelling it out D, U, B, L, I, N, and pronouncing the word Dublin. I also clearly remember the revelation this was to me that letters meant something. Since those very early days I have been a voracious reader and if nothing else comes to hand I will read the back of the cereal box.

Irish Research Council for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (IRCHSS)

Dr Kathleen McTiernan (Trinity College Dublin)

Dr Deirdre O'Donnell (Trinity College Dublin)