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17 May 1917 - Walter Hamilton

On this day in 1917, a special thanksgiving service was held at Westminster Cathedral in aid of the Red Cross, and in Folkestone, Walter Hamilton's generosity is stretched.

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

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11 minutes

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Wed 17 May 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Walter HamiltonJoseph Kloska
Cynthia HamiltonFenella Woolgar
Dolly CloutElaine Claxton
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
Mrs Joan EdkinsRachel Davies
Jessie MooreLucy Hutchinson
Noah HamiltonFinn Monteath
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 17 May 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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