Stonemasons halt work on Nelson’s column, 1841
This is the story of the stonemasons strike of 1841 which brought to a halt the building of Nelson’s Column
Read moreStriking stories
Striking stories
There have been numerous interesting and important industrial disputes. Here are some striking stories from the front line.
Read moreMarie Lloyd and the music hall strike of 1907
This is the story of Marie Lloyd and the music hall strike of 1907.
Read moreChocolate workers’ strike, 1890
This is the story of the chocolate workers’ strike, of 1890 which boosted the growth of women’s trade unionism in late
Read moreGeneral strike for the Charter, 1842
This is the story of the strikes that swept across much of the country in 1842 and which grew into
Read moreCrystal Palace glaziers strike, 1850
This is the story of a strike by glaziers working on the construction of the crystal palace for the Great Exhibition.
Read moreGreat London dock strike, 1889
This is the story of the Great London dock strike of 1889 and the successful fight for the “docker’s tanner”.
Read moreHairdressers down scissors, 1918
This is the story of the great hairdressers’ strike of 1918 which brought London barber shops and hair salons to
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