Returning To England
In 1912, Urban, Cara, and their two sons, Huttleston Broughton, and Henry Broughton, moved to England. They took up residence in wealthy Mayfair, London. In 1915 Urban became a Member of Parliament for Preston, a seat he held until 1918. He found pleasure in this new career, becoming a close personal friend of Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law. Cara devoted herself to family matters and other domestic duties. Their sons became thoroughly oriented British subjects.
During World War I, both Urban and Cara were very active in the war effort. Urban was used by the English government in many ways. He published a strong brochure designed to appeal to the good will of America. It was entitled The British Empire At War.
Cara she offered all her efforts to the good of her adopted country as well, sponsoring many types of war work. She was deeply interested in the well being of Bethnal Green Military Hospital. She gave hospitable parties for wounded soldiers at the family home in Broadoaks, Byfleet.
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