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18 May 1917 - Esme Macknade
11 minutes Posted May 18, 2017 at 11:15 am.
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On this day in 1917, sugar queues were reported in London, with stocks believed to be at their lowest yet, and in Folkestone, Esme's patience is in short supply.

Written by Sarah Daniels

Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.