DURING the First World War (1914-18), when many men went off to fight, those left behind also had a vital role to play.

Before the war a woman's place had been firmly in the home, but now women took the place of men.

In the cities they endured dangerous conditions in munitions factories, and worked to keep Britain's transport system running. In the countryside they joined 'The Women's Land Army', reclaiming land and bringing in the harvest. Children were also expected to contribute to the war effort in every way they could, with many leaving school to start work. People on the Home Front lived under the threat of attack, both from the sea and from the air. Night time bombing raids from planes and Zeppelins caused huge damage and loss of lives. Every man, woman and child was affected by the war. If you have interesting memories of the Home Front (1914-18) please contact:

ELLEN QUINN, Testimony Films, 12 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RS. Tel (0117) 9258589 Email: mail@testimonyfilms.force9.co.uk