Thousands of men from Preston enlisted, joining the army in the national war effort. The cotton mills which were a cornerstone of the local economy, shifted production to support the war, making military unifoms and other essential supplies. Women took on jobs previously held by men, working in factories and serving as nurses. These incredibly emotive pictures are a window into what life was like in wartime Preston
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2. Preston's First World War
A captured 77mm German field gun on display at the Flag Market. The gun was captured at Loos on September 25th 1917 by the 7th Division of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | National World
3. Preston's First World War
Moor Park Auxilliay War Hospital Preston. Nursing staff c.1917 | National World
