Literary Walk: Bath and The Great War

Join us for a literary walk - starting at the bookshop - that encourages us to remember those who lost their lives during the Great War, and celebrates Bath's rich history.

We'll have coffee, tea, and cake ready for you from 10.30.

The Great War had a devastating effect on the entire community of Bath. Over 1,800 men from the Bath area died in the Great War - more than 2 per cent of the population. There were three aircraft factories in Bath, as well as factories turning out shells, torpedoes, and experimental tanks for the war effort. Many people lived in constant fear of Zeppelin raids, and a strict blackout was observed. With stories of life at home, and illustrated with over 300 photographs, many published for the first time, All Roads Lead To France creates a vivid picture of what it was like to live through that terrible conflict.