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On this day in 1917, headlines were dominated by news of the air raids on Chatham and Dover, and in Folkestone, Dr Argent is treating traumatised soldiers.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1917, pacifist Edmund Morel was sent to Pentonville prison for six months, and in Folkestone, Maisie Harris is fearful about the war coming home.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1917, Wilfred Owen wrote 'Many of us who came to the Hydro slightly ill are now getting dangerously well,' and Adeline Lumley is also beginning to find her voice.

Written by Mike Walker

On this day in 1917, a retired Captain and his wife were fined £50 for food hoarding, and in Folkestone, Florrie goes shopping.

Written by Mike Walker

On this day in 1917, 1500 Welsh miners, out on strike for the reinstatement of one man, returned to work, and in Folkestone, Howard Argent is kept busy.

On this day in 1917, President Wilson issued his reply to the Pope's Peace Note, while in Folkestone, Esme Macknade craves a little peace.

Written by Mike Walker

On this day in 1917, severe gales across the country uprooted trees and damaged crops, while in Folkestone, Jessie's mood is bleak.

Written by Mike Walker

On this day in 1917, four hundred thousand Moscow workers went on strike in defiance of the State Conference, while in Folkestone Sylvia is canvassing for support.

Written by Mike Walker

On this day in 1917, Italian troops took Mount Santo from the Austro-Hungarian forces, while in Folkestone Dennis gives his advice freely.

Written by Mike Walker

On this day in 1917, it was reported that playwright and former hospital orderly HH Davies had gone missing, while in Folkestone, Kitty seeks to retrieve what she has lost.

Written by Mike Walker