For nine days in 1926, the country ground to a halt as over four million workers downed tools in support of the miners.
Mapping the flashpoints from the 1926 General Strike in Bristol, this behind-the-scenes walk around the city centre delves into the hidden histories from the strike, the use of propaganda and how the state fought back.
A two-hour walk from Kingsley Hall on Old Market Street via the centre ending at the St James Barton – Bear Pit….(and then to the Cube for a drink, samosas and some utopian talk)
Start point: Hydra Books opposite Kingsley Hall, Old Market Street, Bristol BS2 OHP
Booking is required for this walk. Details here.
This walk is also taking place on Sunday 3 May and Sunday 10 May.
Event details
Date: , 2026
Time:
Location: Kingsley Hall, Old Market
Price: Free/donation
With: Chris Bowkett
Series: Bristol Radical History Festival 2026, 1926 General Strike Centenary
Hello! I work for 1625ip, a charity supporting young people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. We are based at Kingsley Hall and currently undertaking a series of heritage projects exploring the history of the building’s past residents, including housing campaigners and activists, as we are soon to be under refurbishment! We’d be happy to host you at the start of your walk – please get in touch and show you around briefly?