Country house life during the First World War
The country house had a huge part to play in the First World War. Although the fighting was done many miles away, houses such as Belton House, Morden Hall Park and Gibside were transformed into training camps, hospitals and accommodation for land girls to help the war effort. The Country House at War by Simon Greaves explores the First World War through the experiences of people who lived and worked at places which we now look after. We’ve chosen a few of the stories from the book which reflect war-time life on the home front.