Belchamp Walter in the 20th Century

On the surface Belchamp Walter in the 20th Century is pretty much what you see today. However, many changes took place over that time period.

The country and the world were in an era post Industrial Relvolution but had to face the havoc of two World Wars.

In a similar manner to some of the 19th Century there is local news that is reported in the press.

for example: Suffolk and Essex Free Press - Wednesday 05 October 1921
Article about the Parish Council:

This is £1,088 today (Click for up-to-date value).

Belchamp Walter in the Twentieth Century covers both World Wars and things were tough at times. Rather than the image portrayed in Downton 2 - "A New Era", things were very different here at that time. Life at the Hall may have been fine, due to the involvement with the Church, but things were pretty grim in the village in the earler years of the century. Many residents lives were lost in the two World Wars.

The accounts of what life was like in the village have been recorded and they should be made available for those that are interested.