Product Description

In 1921 “Hawick and the War” was published.  In its introduction it stated “It is not the intention of this publication to give in any sense a history of the Great War, the object of the publishers is to preserve in a handy form the various pictures and portraits that have appeared in the newspapers in illustration of the part that Hawick has played in the great struggle and the incidents that have occurred in the town directly and indirectly connected with the prosecution of the war. The publishers feel that the pictorial record here presented will increase in value as time goes on and that it will help future generations of Hawick folk to realise the experiences of their forefathers and the happenings in their native town in relation to the greatest war in history”

The new book is intended to bring the original “Hawick and The War” up to date and make it available to a new generation. It will consist of approximately 800 pages with around 800 photographs, covering a range of topics not touched on by other works (such as conscientious objectors). Illustrated by Judith M. Murray, the book will be authored by Derek Robertson, but with further contributions from an array of local writers and enthusiasts.