Description
In this commendable local history project, the authors aim to create a comprehensive record of World War One’s impact on the residents of the small mining village of Sherburn, County Durham, and its surrounding area from 1914 to 1918.
This project offers a captivating glimpse into life during those challenging years. It reflects on the experiences of local men who responded to the call to arms, only to be thrust into the horrors of the trenches at the Somme. It also highlights the resilience of those who stayed behind in England, tending to their homes amid poverty and hardship.
For individuals tracing their family roots back to this region, the project contains valuable information. It mentions the names and contributions of many local residents from that time and includes a comprehensive roll of honor for all Sherburn men who lost their lives in the war or as a direct result of it.
However, as a social document, it offers much more than just a list of names. It vividly depicts the daily lives of ordinary UK residents during an era marked by poverty, grim working conditions, social and economic disparities, and political unrest.
While Sherburn, as a mining community, faced its own unique challenges, the lives of its inhabitants were largely similar to those of working-class individuals throughout the UK. This broader context enhances the significance of this local history, serving as a valuable record of the lives and experiences of everyday British citizens during the tumultuous years of the Great War.
Details
Publisher - Woodfield Publishing Ltd
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Kevin Stock
John Burrell
Published Date - 2008-11-01
ISBN - 9781846830594
Dimensions - 29.7 x 21 x 1.1 cm
Page Count - 194
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