Birmingham and the General Strike 1926
Birmingham and the General Strike 1926
The General Strike in 1926 was a unique event in British History. Birmingham, as the second city, was closely involved in the strike as transport workers, print unions and others joined the miners in a national stoppage. Birmingham’s importance was such that every day the Cabinet in London received reports on the strength of worker-sentiment in the city. This talk looks at the causes,
duration and outcome of the strike in the city.
Birmingham and the General Strike 1926
The General Strike in 1926 was a unique event in British History. Birmingham, as the second city, was closely involved in the strike as transport workers, print unions and others joined the miners in a national stoppage. Birmingham’s importance was such that every day the Cabinet in London received reports on the strength of worker-sentiment in the city. This talk looks at the causes,
duration and outcome of the strike in the city.
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- 1 hour
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Birmingham & Midland Institute
9 Margaret Street
Birmingham B3 3BU
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