Edinburgh and the General Strike of 1926

Name: Edinburgh and the General Strike of 1926
Start: 2026-10-26T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-26T19:30:00+00:00
Location: University of Edinburgh

Schedule

Mon Oct 26 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh, SC

History talk on the General Strike of 1926 framed within an Edinburgh context
About this Event

History talk on the General Strike of 1926 framed within an Edinburgh context. Dr Gibb's new book, The Unmaking of the British Working Class, published October 2026.
In the year marking a century since the British General Strike of 1926, hear about the strike and how it is still relevant to us today from labour historian Ewan Gibbs.
https://generalstrike100.com

Centenary of the 1926 British General Strike Map

This map brings together stories, exhibitions, and events to remember the strike and its impact on working people, as well as to highlight how these struggles connect to the present.