As World War One opened, Germany invaded hitherto-neutral Belgium causing an influx of Belgian refugees


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As World War One opened, Germany invaded hitherto-neutral Belgium causing an influx of Belgian refugees.

Both Richmond-upon-Thames and Twickenham across the river opened their homes and their hearts to the refugees.

For four years between 1914 and 1918, these two communities became a little 'Belgium beyond Belgium'.

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