Watford & South West Herts in the Great War by Eugenia Russell

Watford & South West Herts in the Great War by Eugenia Russell

This book highlights the importance of Watford as a regional centre within South West Herts during the years of the Great War as well as the cohesion of the local area and the impact events and initiatives had on the entire region. The organization and presence of the Army are discussed before focusing on different aspects of civilian life such as the contribution of civilians to the war effort, the Police and Fire Service, the role of Churches, Schools and the Press and changes in employment and local businesses. As the War wore on and the magnitude of the sacrifice sunk in, hospitals and charities became more prominent. The latter part of the book presents these as well as the many public and private ways of commemorating the War Dead in the aftermath of the conflict. The distinctiveness of such Memorials reflects the legacy of the Arts and Crafts Movement and the artistic communities resident in Bushey and Watford.

Dr Eugenia Russell is an author and Lecturer in History at St Mary's University, Twickenham. She has lectured on the history of empires, Renaissance learning and exploration, the Ancient World, art history and political philosophy. Dr Quentin Russell is an art historian, writer and producer. His TV documentary An Exile in Paradise: The Adventures of Edward Lear in Greece and Albania, won the New York Festivals Arts Silver World Medal in 2009. He is currently involved in producing a musical for the West End.

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ISBN 13	9781783463749
ISBN 10	1783463740
Title	Watford & South West Herts in the Great War
Author	Eugenia Russell
Series	Your Towns And Cities In The Great War Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Year published	2015-08-01
Number of pages	160
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