The First World War claimed over 900,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. This book offers an in-depth portrait of the town and its people during the 'war to end all wars'. It describes the local reaction to the war's outbreak; charts the experience of individuals who enlisted; shares many first-hand experiences, including tales of the Zeppelin raids and 'spy hunts' of the era; examines the work of local hospitals; visits local POW camps; and explains how the city and its people coped with the transition to life in peacetime.