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21 December 1917 - Matilda James
12 minutes Posted Dec 21, 2017 at 12:15 pm.
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On this day in 1917, hundreds of striking munitions workers at Beardmore's factory in Paisley returned to work, and in Tynemouth too, it's the first shift back after the strike.

Written by Shaun McKenna

Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.