Remembering the 1926 Miners' Strike - Talk and Presentation

It is 100 years since the General Strike and Miners' Strike of 1926. The 1926 General Strike was a nine-day nationwide walkout in the UK from 3-12 May, called by the TUC (Trades Union Congress) to support over one million coal miners facing wage cuts and longer hours. Although the TUC called off the General Strike, the miners continued striking for seven more months before they had no choice but to return to work or starve.

Forest of Dean miners fought hard for better working conditions and pay. Miners and their families faced severe poverty and hardship but managed to survive several months through determination and community solidarity. We will hold a day of talks and discussion exploring the impact of the Miners Strike on the Forest of Dean and the wider context.

Held in the meeting room (upstairs by the coffee shop) 10.30 – 3

Tickets: £7, including tea/coffee on arrival. Purchase tickets online or by phone

Lunch not included, please bring your own or food and drink available in the café

Speakers:

DHC Collections Officer Nicola Wynn

Nigel Costley, current editor of Forest of Dean Local History Society journal & former Regional Secretary South West TUC

Tony Conder, historian & former curator Waterways Museum, Gloucester

Ian Wright, historian, researcher & author on Forest history & on the committee of Bristol Radical History Group

Graham Morgan, former Labour County councillor, Cinderford councillor & hugely knowledgeable on the Forest of Dean

Maggie Clutterbuck, well-known Forest poet & novelist