Redditch at War
Alan Foxall
- Price: £16.99
- Publisher: Breedon Books
- ISBN: 9781859834121
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From the time of the Civil War - when the town barely existed - to the
Luftwaffe bombing raids of World War Two, Redditch has had a long
history of conflict. The book offers glimpses of familiar places during
periods of intense social upheaval. In 1794 the Worcestershire Yeomanry
was formed, originally with the intention of putting down workers' riots
in nearby industrial towns such as Redditch. The outbreak of War World
One was greeted with enthusiasm by the town as a flood of volunteers
rushed to join up. Until late 1915, Redditch hosted continuous
recruiting meetings and parades. Chamberlain's declaration of war in
1939 brought an influx of evacuees to Worcestershire and the industrial
life of the town changed dramatically. Redditch became a significant
contributor to war production as new factories sprang up. When peace was
eventually declared the town celebrated with street parties, carnivals
and much rejoicing. Through a fascinating collection of photographs, the
authors have created a vivid image of life on the 'home front' during
both World Wars.
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Format | Hardback |
Pages | 160 |
Dimensions | 305mm x 220mm |
Illustrations | black & white |