Bath and the 1926 General Strike

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Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:30 am to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm

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Museum of Bath at Work | Bath, EN

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On the 100 year anniversary discover the history of the 1926 General Strike and the ongoing legacy of the right to peaceful protest.
About this Event

Did you know that there was a General Strike in 1926?

Discover the affect this strike had on the daily life in Bath.

The Museum will commemorate the centenary of the 1926 General Strike and what happened in Bath with an Exhibition in collaboration with Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock, and Bath Trades Council.

Come to the Exhibition in the Hudson gallery from 2nd May to learn about the untold story of Bath and industrial unrest through displays, talks, and films.

Entry to the Exhibition included with general admission. Please purchase at the desk on site.


Photo Credit: Bath Record Office

Colourised by:Bristol Radical History Society

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Museum of Bath at Work, Julian Road, Bath, United Kingdom

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