Home Front

On this day in 1918, the German's launched Operation Georgette as part of their Spring Offensive, and on the edge of Folkestone, Edie wakes up to an unwelcome intrusion.

Written by Lucy Catherine

On this day in 1918, the USA marked a year since joining the war, and in Folkestone, it's Noah Hamilton's birthday, or would have been.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, the Michael Offensive came to an end, and in Folkestone, it's the opening night of Jezebel.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, three Labour Party delegates were prevented from sailing to America on a peace mission, and Victor is called back to Folkestone by a letter.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, the British scuttled several of their own submarines off the Finnish coast, and in Folkestone, Sylvia jeopardises her comfortable life.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, Sinn Fein leader, Michael Collins was arrested for sedition, and in Folkestone, Oscar's life is about to change.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, "Influenza of a severe type" was reported to have broken out at a U.S. army camp, and at the Bevan Hospital, Howard is faced with a different epidemic.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, Easter Intercession services were held around the country, and in Folkestone, Ivy Monk is praying that everything runs smoothly at the Pleasure Gardens theatre.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, a woman in Folkestone was prosecuted for running a so-called "house of ill fame", while Marion feels far from home.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, Winston Churchill called for munition workers to forego an Easter break, and in Folkestone, Adeline is distracted by something else in the newspaper.

Written by Katie Hims