Laindon in the Great War

A brief history of how the people of Laindon and district coped with the problems of the First World War** Throughout the book are individual family memories, over 100 photographs and appropriate oems mostly written at the time.** Indication of why Britain went to war** Insight into the role of the local Explosive factories.** Individual stories of those who applied for exemption and the hysteria of suspected spies.** The role played by our Women Folk** Culminating in individual stories of our men folk who went to war on our behalf.