Cheltenham in the Great War

By Cheltenham Local History Society and Neela Mann

Discover Cheltenham's untold story in the Great War. Neela Mann's meticulously researched history unveils the impact of WWI on this British town, from 1914 to 1918. Explore the lives of ordinary people, the surge in women's roles, and the community's resilience.

Uncover the secrets of Cheltenham's home front: Why did women leave for munitions work? How did the town cope with billeting thousands of soldiers? What drove the community to raise 186,000 in a week? With evocative images and untold stories, this local history reveals a town transformed by war. Perfect for readers interested in WWI history and British social history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750964154
• ISBN13: 9780750964159
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 224 Pages