Date:8th of May 1926
Description:
A single sheet newspaper from a copy of The Special News on the 8th May 1926. The newspaper discusses the actions of the railway and transport trade unions to prevent the movement of food. The strike of 1926, known as the 'General Strike', was a reaction against pay reductions and longer working hours for coal miners. It lasted for nine days from the 3rd May to the 12th May.
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Donor ref: LEAMG : M3458.1987.4 (75/26736)
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