Surrey in the Great War


 

Surrey County Council’s History Centre in Woking is the ultimate custodian of historic documents and archives in the county.

An illustrated book 'Surrey in the Great War: A County Remembers'explores the wartime stories of Surrey's people and places and chronicles the project's discoveries, telling the stories of the mobilisation of Surrey men, the training of foreign troops in the county, objection to military service, defence against invasion, voluntary work and fundraising, the experiences of women and children, shortages, industrial supply to the armed forces and the commemoration of Surrey's dead.

Copies can be ordered by phoning 01483 518737.

The entire cover price of £14.99 will be used to support the work of Surrey Heritage.