The First World War

Warwick in WW1

The outbreak of war had a profound affect on the county town, with social changes as well as personal tragedies.

Warwick Poppies 2018

Warwick marked the Centenary of the Armistice in a number of ways, with the centrepiece the spectacular display of poppies decorating the Collegiate Church of St. Mary.

There is also a Not Forgotten page listing local people whose names were not recorded on the War Memorial.

If you have information about any of the people named on the War Memorial that you would like to appear on the site then please see the Send Us Family Stories page.