Home Front

On this day in 1917, President Wilson, in his State of the Union Address, recommended declaring war on Austria-Hungary, and in Tynemouth, Duncan is battling with his demons.

Written by Caroline Horton

On this day in 1917, Germany and the new Russian government began a cessation of hostilities, while in Collingwood, Phyllis is still counting her losses.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1917, the Graincourt Sugar Factory fell to the German Army, and in Tynemouth, Iris Reed is finding toffee in the strangest places.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1917, the Women's Royal Naval Service was established, and in Tynemouth, Isabel Graham finds herself a bit out of her depth.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1917, the Estonian government asserted its independence from Bolshevik Russia, and in Marshalls' factory, Sarah Illingworth is disturbed by a declaration.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1917, as the Times reported the fake news that the Tsar's daughter was to visit America, travelling under the name of Miss Tatiana Romanoff, Kitty Lumley is on the trail of her missing daughter, May.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1917 Rosa Luxemburg wrote from prison that the Russian revolution was a "milestone", and in Tynemouth the Reeds are watchful for Bolshevism.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz

On this day in 1917, cabinet minister Lord Robert Cecil declared that the Russian government was not to be recognised, while in Tynemouth Fraser Chadwick asserts his authority.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz

On this day in 1917, German counterattacks re-took Fontaine Notre Dame, and at Marshalls, the munitionettes take a stand.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz

On this day in 1917, the Bolsheviks disbanded the Women's Battalions, while in Tynemouth, Sarah Illingworth brings discipline to the Marshalls' munitionettes.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz