Julie Summers

Jambusters: The remarkable story which has inspired the ITV drama Home Fires

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ISBN 13:
9781849832212
author:
Julie Summers
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Simon & Schuster UK
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
13 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm
Genre:
History, Britain & Ireland, Edwardian and Earl
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.55

Description

The Second World War was the Women's Institute's finest hour. With all the vigour and enthusiasm at their disposal, a third of a million country women set out to make their lives and the lives of those around them more bearable in what they described as 'a period of insanity'. This book tells the story of the minute details of everyday life during the Second World War for the 5,546 Women's Institutes. The WI played a crucial role in wartime by making jam, mending, gathering rosehips, keeping pigs and rabbits, housing evacuees, setting up canteens for the troops, knitting, singing and campaigning for a better Britain after the war. These activities may not have been as glamorous as some aspects of the war effort, but they were essential to improving the lives of millions of Britons. Through its members' stories, Jambusters sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of the Women's Institute during this period, revealing a side of wartime Britain that is both fascinating and humbling.

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