The British Empire and its effect on Plymouth


Sherwood Forresters at Cattedown


Plymouth became a massive transit camp and hasty accommodation had to be found for the thousands of soldiers moving through the port. Here are two photographs showing the Sherwood Forresters at Cattedown Road School or marching towards it in the lower picture.


Empire in Your Backyard: Plymouth Article


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