King’s Road: for King and Country — Judy Sutton & Helen Little

Description

Discover the untold stories of courage, community and sacrifice on King’s Road during the First World War.

King’s Road: For King and Country is a powerful and unforgettable historical memoir and local history book that brings to life the personal stories of the men of King’s Road, St Albans, who bravely served and paid the ultimate price in the Great War. This meticulously researched World War I history book blends biography, military history, and British cultural heritage to honour a generation forever changed by conflict.

Born from the community’s desire to create a lasting memorial to the fifteen men who lost their lives, this WWI historical tribute draws on hours of archival research, original newspapers, family records and veteran accounts to offer readers a vivid and heartfelt portrait of local heroes.

Perfect for readers who love:

• British military history and First World War memoirs
• Local history and family heritage stories
• Historical biographies and wartime research
• Stories of sacrifice, remembrance and community spirit

Written with emotional insight and historical accuracy, this book is both a research-based Great War reference and a poignant tribute to ordinary men in extraordinary times. It’s an essential addition to the shelf of anyone interested in World War I books, British World War I history, and community-focused historical narratives for remembrance.

Whether you’re a student of history, a descendant of wartime families, or a lover of true stories of bravery and resilience, King’s Road: For King and Country offers an intimate and respectful account that ensures these lives and sacrifices are never forgotten.

The book was compiled by Compiled by Judy Sutton & Helen Little with help and support from many others.

Further details

102 pages

“This book… will be a lasting record of the human cost of war
and the fifteen men who tragically lost their lives.”
Daisy Cooper, Member of Parliament for St Albans
“… a poignant tribute to a past community by their successors; a
vibrant testimony to the strength of both.”
Rev Kenneth Padley, Vicar of St Michael's Church, St Albans
“This is magnificent and poignant history from a very special
street.”
Sandy Walkington, County Councillor for St Albans (South)
“A moving account, told with genuine pathos and heartfelt
emotions…”
Guy Marshall, King’s Road resident