On June 28th 1919, the signing of the Treaty of Versailles between the Allies and Germany officially brought to an end the most tumultuous conflict in human history. Nearly nine million people served in the British armed forces during the First World War, yet less than a fifth of the population ever fought in it. Their experiences on the home front, however, proved equally influential in shaping life after the fighting ended and this is the story of what happened next in the market town of Wellington, Shropshire.
The Wellington’s War and What Came Next heritage trail booklet tells the story of post-war reconstruction in 1919. To download a copy of the publication, follow the link below.
Take an interactive tour of Wellington’s post First World War heritage, from war memorials to children’s homes and council housing.
Read about some of the main issues of 1919 and find out how they shaped the town we see today.
Wellington’s Invisible Homefront Heritage World War One is often cited…
Wellington’s Missing Memorials A wide variety of memorials were unveiled…
Remembering the Armistice a Century Later On November 11th 1919,…
‘Exploring the legacy of the First World War in an east Shropshire market town’