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27 April 1917 - Hilary Pearce

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On this day in 1917, a Liverpool captain was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for helping people avoid conscription, while in Folkestone, Hilary gets his call up papers.

Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Published on Thursday, 27th April 2017.

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