Sparrows in the Hall is the story of the families of Brian Hammond (the Hammonds, Hitchins, Deftys and Hoods) and Sheila Affleck (the Afflecks, Butters, Parishes and Pages), presenting them in the context of the social history of their times. Bringing together decades of research into one volume, this book will appeal to family and social historians as well as to the general reader with an interest in modern British history.