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ECHO SOUVENIR: The mug and tea towel being offered by the Echo for £5.99 for the pair

ECHO SOUVENIR: The mug and tea towel being offered by the Echo for £5.99 for the pair

TO commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, The Northern Echo has turned its front page from August 5, 1914, into a limited edition mug and tea towel.

The page reports the previous day’s devastating news that Germany had invaded Belgium and so had dragged Britain into the conflict.

“Germany declares war on Great Britain”, says the main headline. “Momentous day in world’s history”.

With The Northern Echo’s name in large, black Gothic letters at the top of the mug and the towel, the two items make for a unique and fascinating piece of war history.

They would also make for a highly unusual stocking filler for family or friends this Christmas.

They cost only £5.99 for the pair, and can be bought at the Echo’s offices in Priestgate, Darlington, and Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.

Alternatively, print out and fill in our form, which can be opened by clicking here, and send it with a cheque for £8.94 (to include post and packing) made payable to Newsquest (Yorkshire and North-East) to First World War Set, The Northern Echo, Priestgate, Darlington, Co Durham, DL1 1NF.