The First World War through a remarkable woman’s eyes.
Florence Lockwood wrote a remarkable set of diaries, which cover the period of the First World War and the peace settlement of the early 1920s.
These are a unique set of memories, anecdotes, war despatches and thoughts about war from a woman’s point of view, which give a fresh insight into this important period of European history.
She also played an active part in the political and social life of Colne Valley, adding another dimension to these diaries which hold both local and national value.
Through this incredible collection of diaries and notes we see her thoughts and views about the war, and how it has affected not only her life but also the lives of others.
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Have you had the opportunity to read extracts from war diaries, have you or your relatives written a diary throughout a time of conflict? Leave us your thoughts and comments.
Florence Lockwood wrote a remarkable set of diaries, which cover the period of the First World War and the peace settlement of the early 1920s.
These are a unique set of memories, anecdotes, war despatches and thoughts about war from a woman’s point of view, which give a fresh insight into this important period of European history.
She also played an active part in the political and social life of Colne Valley, adding another dimension to these diaries which hold both local and national value.
Through this incredible collection of diaries and notes we see her thoughts and views about the war, and how it has affected not only her life but also the lives of others.
Vote for the Florence E Lockwood Collection Today!
Have you had the opportunity to read extracts from war diaries, have you or your relatives written a diary throughout a time of conflict? Leave us your thoughts and comments.