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In 1921, in response to a severe depression in the coal trade, colliery owners, supported by the government, slashed labour costs.\u00a0 Refusing to accept this cut in wages, a million British miners, including many war veterans, a were locked out of their pits. The consequences for the 6,000 Forest of Dean miners, their families and the whole community, was brutal. However, the miners fought a determined battle for an alternative which included public ownership of the mines with decent pay and conditions.\u00a0 This talk will tell the story of the 1921 lockout and Forest miners’ struggle for a better life.<\/p>\n

You can join this one hour webinar from 7.15 pm by clicking the link below and entering the passcode.<\/p>\n

Topic: God’s Beautiful Sunshine – The 1921 Miners’ Lockout in the Forest of Dean – BRHG Zoom Invite<\/p>\n

Time: Dec 16, 2020 7.30pm-8.30pm<\/p>\n

Join Zoom Meeting: <\/strong>https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/83611869108?pwd=MFdjeE1KMWsyWVBzYlpFRS8vck80dz09<\/a><\/p>\n

Meeting ID: 836 1186 9108<\/p>\n

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