Sad, but so true. As a nation, we seem to indulge in a national 'spring cleaning' after each major conflict. The number of minor stately homes that were knocked down, for no reason, after the second world war is staggering. Between 1945 and 1955 it is estimated that a minimum of 55,000 quality dwellings were destroyed and still to this day people are asking why.

War and its aftermath, really does bring out the worst in people.