1. LETTERS FROM THE TRENCHES, MAURICE DARBY 1894-1915

    Discover the story of Maurice Darby (1894-1915), the son of Alfred Darby II who fought and died in the First World War. His letters, written from the trenches on the Western Front, provide an insight into the realities of warfare in the early 20th century.  

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  2. The Soldier

    William Doody (1885-1918)

    William was an ordinary labourer at a colliery who made the ultimate sacrifice 'for King and country'.

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