Waley, D. (1994). Lewes in the Boer War, 1899-1902. Sussex Archaeological Collections 132. Vol 132, pp. 173-192. https://doi.org/10.5284/1086503. Cite this via datacite
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Lewes in the Boer War, 1899-1902 | ||||||
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Sussex Archaeological Collections 132 | ||||||
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Sussex Archaeological Collections | ||||||
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173 - 192 | ||||||
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The paper takes Lewes as a microcosm for a study of British involvement in and attitudes towards the Boer War. The population was notably patriotic and social occasions such as smoking concerts and rejoicings to mark victories became an important feature of Lewes' social life. A Roll records 214 Lewesians as having served in the War. Of these, volunteers (some of whom had been members of local Volunteer units before the War) had most publicity, but almost certainly 'regulars ' were more numerous. The local papers printed many informative (and uncensored) letters from local men serving in South Africa. Jn many ways the War was perceived as a sum of individual patriotic enterprises rather than as an instance of a state at war. The letters of Trooper B. Moore, which show some disillusionment in the face of hardships and disappointments, illustrate the attitudes of a volunteer. Nine Lewesians died through sickness and three were killed in action (but it is difficult to draw lines in attributing death to service). Participation was also financial; there were many charitable appeals. The Sussex Volunteers Equipment Fund purchased life insurances to cover volunteers and made a grant to the wife of a volunteer to compensate for lost pay. Criticism of the War was expressed at an early stage by Quakers. Critics ('Pro-Boers ') had to face local unpopularity, extending to protest by 'Rough Music' demonstrations. From the summer of 1901 more doubts were expressed and conversions were made to the ranks of the critics. | ||||||
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1994 | ||||||
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08 Jun 2021 |
