This Heritage Lottery Funded WW1 project, researched the lives, memories and stories of women, children and families that remained behind whilst their fathers went to War. The project detailed the hardships, class differences/struggles, poverty, employment, social and political impacts and the many sacrifices that were made. It also examined the effect returning soldiers had on those who remained at home.
‘Separation Allowance’ was paid to all married soldiers, their children and also any adults who could prove that they were dependent on the soldier prior to his enlistment. This allowance was increased in March 1915 and again in July of the same year to twelve shillings and sixpence.