Wolverhampton and the Great War Timeline of events 1914 - 1919
	Aug 1914	The First World War begins Click here to find out more
	1914	Sunbeam is the only manufacturer of aero engines in Britain. Click here to find out more
	1915	First Zeppelin attack on Britain Click here to find out more
	Apr 1915	Wolverhampton's Recruiting Committee considers ideas to encourage men to sign up Click here to find out more
	1915	Star Lorries in use on the Western Front Click here to find out more
	1915	Four batteries of the Motor Machine Gun Service equipped with Clyno Motorcycle Outfits. Click here to find out more
	Aug 1915	Three Belgian refugee children admitted to Ss Mary & John's School
	Nov 1915	Education Committee suggests boys at elementary schools make bedside tables, crutches and splints for the Red Cross. Click here to find out more
	Dec 1915	Education Committee advises that teachers become Army Reservists to avoid compulsory enlistment Click here to find out more
	Feb 1916	Conscription introduced Click here to find out more
	1916	Mrs Whitehouse, a patriotic mother Click here to find out more
	Jan/Feb 1916	Zeppelin raid on Bradley Click here to find out more
	1916	Empire Day celebrated at Ss Mary & John's School Click here to find out more
	1916	Ministry of Munitions prohibits the manufacture of motorcycles except those required for war duty Click here to find out more
	Jan 1917	Private Jesse Hill killed on active service in France Click here to find out more
	May 1917	Able Seaman Douglas Morris Harris killed on active service in the Adriatic Sea Click here to find out more
	Nov 1917	Son of Samuel Bevon, head teacher of Graiseley Secondary School, is killed in France Click here to find out more
	1917	AJS, Clyno and Sunbeam manufacture motorcycles for the Russian Army Click here to find out more
	Jan 1918	Sugar is rationed, followed by butcher's meat. Ss Mary and John's School closes for the day so teachers can prepare ration books. Click here to find out more
	Oct 1918	Roland Edward Elcock attacks an enemy gun position. Later he is awarded the Victoria Cross Click here to find out more
	11 Nov 1918	First World War ends Click here to find out more
	19th Nov 1918	Luncheon in honor of Bilston's serving men is held Click here to find out more
	12/13th Nov 1918	Peter van Cleven receives news of younger son's death Click here to find out more
	Nov 1918	Influenza is widespread in the area Click here to find out more
	18/19th Mar 1919	Dinner for returning Prisoners of War held at Baths Assembly Rooms, Wolverhampton Click here to find out more
	1919	War Memorial Committee established Click here to find out more
	1919	Peace celebrations Click here to find out more