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19 January 1917 - Marion Wardle Jan 19, 2017

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On this day in 1917, a munitions factory explosion in Silvertown, East London, killed 73 workers, and damaged 70,000 properties, and in North Shields, Marion is still shaken by recent events.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

18 January 1917 - DR Walker Jan 18, 2017

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On this day in 1917, the headline in the Daily Mirror was "Women Must make Greater Effort", and in Tynemouth, journalist D R Walker finds that all the stories she pursues come back to one thing.,

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

17 January 1917 - Iris Reed Jan 17, 2017

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On this day in 1917, an appeal was issued in the Times for women workers to help at YMCA recreation huts in France, and in North Shields, Iris Reed plans some entertainment of her own.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

16 January 1917 - Sylvia Graham Jan 16, 2017

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On this day in 1917, the Zimmerman Telegram was intercepted, proposing a German-Mexican alliance, and in Tynemouth, Sylvia Graham finds an unlikely ally.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

13 January 1917 - Alan Lowther Jan 13, 2017

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On this day in 1917, a new German peace note laid full responsibility for the continued bloodshed on the Allies, and Alan Lowther struggles under his own burden of responsibility.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

12 January 1917 - Marion Wardle Jan 12, 2017

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On this day in 1917, riots erupted in Hamburg over food shortages, and in Tynemouth too there is unrest on the streets.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

11 January 1917 - Lester Reed Jan 11, 2017

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On this day in 1917, an explosion at a New Jersey munitions factory raised fears of German saboteurs, and Lester Reed continues to point the finger at Tynemouth's enemies within.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

10 January 1917 - JJ Saltz Jan 10, 2017

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On this day in 1917, "The Silent Sentinels" began their suffrage protest outside the White House, which would last over two years, and in Tynemouth Mr Saltz is feeling insubordinate.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi and Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

9 January 1917 - Anthony Yates Jan 09, 2017

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On this day in 1917, Germany resumed her policy of unrestricted submarine warfare, and despite efforts to smooth the waters, tensions continue to run high at Marshall's.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

6 January 1917 - Alan Lowther Jan 06, 2017

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On this day in 1917, British troops made a successful daylight raid near Arras, taking German positions and in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther finds himself under attack from all sides.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes