The General Strike In Sheffield: 10 Days in May 1926

In May 1926 Britain experienced its first - and only - general strike.

The strike had its roots in a long running dispute between coal miners and colliery owners. The mine owners wanted to reduce pay and working hours of miners to increase their profits.

The British economy was plunged into crisis by the impact of World War One (1914-1918).

In Sheffield approximately 80,000 workers went out on strike.

[Images: The soup kitchen at the Endowed School Room. Woodhouse during the General Strike 1926, Picture Sheffield S03749. Miners queuing for strike pay at the Cross Keys public house, 1926, Picture Sheffield: S03748. Woodhouse co-operative workers preparing to distribute free loaves during the general strike 1926, Picture Sheffield: S016581]

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