The First World War was the first "total war" which mobilised civilians as well as military personnel to fight on the inextricably linked war and home fronts. The battle on the home front focussed on a new weapon of war: food, which was wielded by women in their own homes. Indeed it was argued that ... Read more

Ian's lecture arose from a Civic Society project to photograph all of Dorchester's 282 listed buildings and check on their conservation. He is hoping to assist in the establishment of a database of historic buildings, photographs and their history. Cancelled.