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Yateley in the Great War Peter J. Tipton

Yateley in the Great War By Peter J. Tipton

Yateley in the Great War by Peter J. Tipton


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How the war affected every level of society in Yateley, from the gentry in their mansions to the gypsies in their caravans and tents on Yateley Common.

Yateley in the Great War Summary

Yateley in the Great War by Peter J. Tipton

There were fewer than 500 houses in Yateley in WWI but with Aldershot, Farnborough, Camberley and Sandhurst close by, this Hampshire village's response to the call to arms was more prepared than most, and punched above its weight. Using contemporary evidence from many sources researched by our local history team, the Yateley Society recreates the impact of the War on our predecessors. The story of the men who left Yateley to fight -- territorials, regulars, volunteers and conscripts -- is told alongside that of the battalions of Kitchener's New Armies training in trench warfare on Yateley Common. At the same time, in the three private houses forming the Yateley Military Hospital, Yateley women of all ages were tending wounded soldiers. With its intimate glimpses into village life, this book, will fascinate anyone with Yateley connections. The names of many families in the village of 100 years ago are here, while for recent newcomers with perhaps a Victorian or Edwardian house there may be clues to the history of your homes. With its many illustrations and maps, this exploration of the social network, and social consequences of the Great War on a small community in North East Hampshire has interest for historians and general readers alike.

About Peter J. Tipton

The Yateley Society is a registered charity formed in 1981 to foster pride in, and enjoyment of the town's present environment and past history. For almost 40 years the Society has generated an extensive community archive to create the evidence-base needed to protect and conserve its heritage assets.

Additional information

GOR009792998
9781473876521
1473876524
Yateley in the Great War by Peter J. Tipton
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
20180724
216
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