Troops passing through the Market Square, 1915
First World War
To mark the centenary of the beginning of the First World War we interviewed local people to record the experiences of those who lived through the war years of 1914 to 1918 in St Neots.
The First World War was a shocking catastrophe for Europe and the world. It’s estimated nine million people died in combat and a further seven million civilians died as a result of the war. The population across the world was dramatically affected through the loss of family, as well as starvation, revolution and disease. An influenza epidemic, which swept the world from 1918 to 1920 actually killed more people than died fighting in the war.
Acknowledgments
Our thanks to the local people and volunteers who have provided images and information. Grants support from Heritage Lottery Fund, St Neots Town Council, St Neots Local History Society, Cambridge and Huntingdon Archive Service, Eatons Community Association and Imperial War Museum
A letter home
A collection of letters sent to loved ones at home written by the local men who fought in the First World War.
Where the First World War servicemen lived
Explore our interactive map that takes an extensive look at where the servicemen who fought and died in the First World War lived.
Images from the First World War
Discover a rich archive of images from St Neots and the First World War
Poems from the First World War
A collection of poems about the First World War recorded by Longsands Academy students.
Resources and loans for schools
Loan boxes are available with replica First World War items and resources for Key Stage 1 and 2 children plus many other resources for schools.
The Offords
Explore our resources about servicemen who fought in the First World War who lived or came from Offord D’Arcy and Offord Cluny.
