CWL ASSISTANCE REMEMBERED AT THE NMA

In 1914 Cardinal Vaughan asked the CWL to help the armed services and a Recreation Hut was started in Boulogne for troops passing through. Gradually other huts were opened and manned by the CWL all over Europe during the First World War.    In 1939 the War Office allowed the canteens to be used again and three were opened in France.   

 

These huts/canteens were much appreciated by the armed services and when the National  Memorial Arboretum was built, a seat was dedicated to the CWL in recognition of their help in both wars.

                                       Our thanks to Peter and Barbara for the photos and text.