This project will explore the life of the small rural community of Avon Dassett during a year of crisis, August 1914 to August 1915.

Follow events by subscribing to our blog. How does war affect the daily life of Avon Dassett? What happens to the men who enlist for active service? Listen to the popular music of the day and follow the course of the war via our regular newsflashes.

Please add your comments and the experience of your own families during World War I.