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On this day in 1917, it was reported that local Belgians had created a Christmas fund for miners' children, and in Tynemouth, Edie prepares for a charity football match.

Written by Shaun McKenna

On this day in 1917, the Russian 28-day Armistice agreement was signed, and Dilys arrives in Tynemouth on a peace-brokering mission.

Written by Shaun McKenna

On this day in 1917, Lloyd George famously declared 'There is no halfway house between victory and defeat', and in Tynemouth, Johnnie veers dangerously near defeat.

Written by Shaun McKenna

On this day in 1917, Crimea proclaimed its independence, as a secular Muslim state, advocating gender equality. In North Shields, Fraser Chadwick feels like the least popular man in the world.

Written by Shaun McKenna

On this day in 1917, two trawlers were torpedoed East of the Tyne, killing eight people, while in Tynemouth, Iris is ambushed when she least expects it.

Written by Shaun McKenna

On this day in 1917, Cuba declared war on Austria-Hungary, and - in North Shields - Marion Wardle is on a different campaign.

Written by Shaun McKenna

On this day in 1917, British troops surrounded Jerusalem, and at Marshalls Fraser returns to a factory under siege.

Written by Caroline Horton

On this day in 1917, miners in Sutton returned to work after a strike, and at Marshalls factory Marion is speaking up for the workers.

Written by Caroline Horton

On this day in 1917, French munitions ship the SS Mont-Blanc blew up in Halifax, Canada injuring 10,000 people and killing 2000 - the largest manmade explosion in history up until that point. And in Tynemouth Joyce is in a volatile frame of mind.

Written by Caroline Horton

On this day in 1917, Russia and Germany agreed a tentative ceasefire at Brest-Litovsk, and in North Shields Edie is unsure about her visit to Collingwood.

Written by Caroline Horton