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The book also looks at the considerable contribution made by the men and women who volunteered for the ARP and Civil Defence Services

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whether it was the huge numbers of men and women from the area who came forward for service in the military or in roles such as the Home Guard

to more creative works such as poetry and even fiction

Images of The National Archives Suuffragettes new The book also looks at1918 was a watershed moment for the development of British democracy: for the first time, some women could vote. The occasion marked the culmination of a fifty year long and arduous struggle of thousands of women and men up and down the country. Using unique documents and images held at The National Archives, we will delve into the world of suffrage and trace the journey of these thousands of individuals, fighting to achieve womens rights in a mans