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6 September 1917 - Alice Macknade Sep 06, 2017

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On this day in 1917, thousands lined the streets in Gillingham for the funeral of 98 naval personnel killed in the Chatham air raid, and in Folkestone, Alice Macknade steels herself for her husband's return.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

5 September 1917 - Howard Argent Sep 05, 2017

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On this day in 1917, headlines were dominated by news of the air raids on Chatham and Dover, and in Folkestone, Dr Argent is treating traumatised soldiers.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

4 September 1917 - Maisie Harris Sep 04, 2017

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On this day in 1917, pacifist Edmund Morel was sent to Pentonville prison for six months, and in Folkestone, Maisie Harris is fearful about the war coming home.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

1 September 1917 - Adeline Lumley Sep 01, 2017

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On this day in 1917, Wilfred Owen wrote 'Many of us who came to the Hydro slightly ill are now getting dangerously well,' and Adeline Lumley is also beginning to find her voice.

Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

31 August 1917 - Florrie Wilson Aug 31, 2017

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On this day in 1917, a retired Captain and his wife were fined £50 for food hoarding, and in Folkestone, Florrie goes shopping.

Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

30 August 1917 - Howard Argent Aug 30, 2017

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On this day in 1917, 1500 Welsh miners, out on strike for the reinstatement of one man, returned to work, and in Folkestone, Howard Argent is kept busy.

29 August 1917 - Esme Macknade Aug 29, 2017

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On this day in 1917, President Wilson issued his reply to the Pope's Peace Note, while in Folkestone, Esme Macknade craves a little peace.

Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

28 August 1917 - Jessie Moore Aug 28, 2017

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On this day in 1917, severe gales across the country uprooted trees and damaged crops, while in Folkestone, Jessie's mood is bleak.

Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

25 August 1917 - Sylvia Graham Aug 25, 2017

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On this day in 1917, four hundred thousand Moscow workers went on strike in defiance of the State Conference, while in Folkestone Sylvia is canvassing for support.

Written by Mike Walker Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

24 August 1917 - Dennis Monk Aug 24, 2017

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On this day in 1917, Italian troops took Mount Santo from the Austro-Hungarian forces, while in Folkestone Dennis gives his advice freely.

Written by Mike Walker Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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