Watford and South West Herts in the Great War - 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.