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\"\"May 2026<\/strong> marks the 100th anniversary of the nine day ‘General Strike’. This solidarity action was an attempt by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to prevent wage reductions and increasingly bad working conditions for 1.2 million coal miners who had already been locked-out by their employers. Around 1.7 million workers, mainly in transport and heavy industry, responded and the country was confronted with explicit class war.<\/p>\n

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Bristol Radical History Group are delighted to be a part of the General Strike 100 anniversary national partnership of museums, libraries, archives and history groups.\u00a0This article tells you everything you need to know about getting involved and supporting the General Strike 100 project.<\/p>\n

Interactive map and website<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Explore the interactive map<\/a> to find your nearest General Strike 100 places of history, and visit organisations taking part via the link in comments.<\/p>\n

Follow our social media channels<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep up to date with all things #GeneralStrike100 via our dedicated Facebook page<\/a> and Instagram account<\/a>, click the buttons below to follow.<\/p>\n

Commemorative merchandise<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are delighted to say that thanks to Radical Tea Towel<\/a> company, you can purchase limited edition merchandise that helps us fund the project.<\/p>\n

Donate<\/strong><\/p>\n

A project of this scale is only possible through the incredible donations of organisations and individuals. Donate<\/a> to help us deliver the best 100 anniversary we can.<\/p>\n

And in Bristol….<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mounted police billeted in Lydney, Gloucestershire, May 1926<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The General Strike 1926 project,<\/a> a part of BRHG, has been researching away for the last year and is busily preparing a series of eight pamphlets commemorating the strike in the city and surrounding area. As well as a general overview, these publications will include a focus on:<\/p>\n