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Great War Britain: Northampton

Remembering 1914–18

Philip Sawford
The shoe manufacturers of Northampton were inundated with business during the First World War, producing an estimated 50 million boots. Women took on a bigger part in the work as the war progressed, stimulating material changes in social behaviour and attitudes. This book recalls life in the town as it responded to the war, from news of local men fighting abroad to the challenges of the home front. From the Great War Britain series.
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Product information:
  • Publisher: History Press
  • Year: 2015
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 144pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 232x156mm
  • ISBN: 9780750961547
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.3kg
Product code:
225982
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The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today.Great War Britain: Northampton offers an intimate portrayal of the town and its people living in the shadow of the 'war to end all wars'. It describes the local reaction to the outbreak of war, charts the experience of individuals who enlisted and reveals the changing face of industry in the town, including the boom in shoemaking as the demand for hard-wearing soldiers' boots soared. Vividly illustrated with evocative images from the Northamptonshire Regimental and Northamptonshire Yeomanry collections and from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery archives, this detailed account commemorates the bravery and the resolution of the people of Northampton during one of the most tumultuous eras in British history.
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