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Radio 4,03 Jan 2018,11 mins

3 January 1918 - Alan Lowther

Home Front

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On this day in 1918, nearly all shipyards in the North East were at a standstill due to snow, hail and high winds, and in Tynemouth Alan Lowther is despondent. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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