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2 January 1917 - Phyllis Marshall

On this day in 1917, the Ministry of Munitions met unions in London to discuss pay and in Tynemouth, Marshalls' munitions factory is busy with visitors.

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

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Mon 2 Jan 201712:04
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Credits

Phyllis MarshallChristine Absolom
Daisy JenkinsHannah Wood
Martha LambFreya Parker
Adeline LumleyHelen Schlesinger
JJ SaltzJohn Guerrasio
Geoffrey MarshallAnthony Howell
Cressida MarshallBettrys Jones
GussieGrace Doherty
BeatriceEviee Lavery
RosamundAlbee Hunter MacKinnon
WriterClaudine Toutoungi
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 2 Jan 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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