The 1926 General Strike Centenary

Course Code: HUMC2605A

Start Date: 07/05/2026

Day of the Week:

Thursday

Session: Morning

Delivery method: Centre Only

Length in weeks: 1

Time: 10am-1pm

Price: £

Today, widespread strikes involving workers from different industries and trades unions are virtually prohibited, but in 1926 the country was paralysed for nine days by the momentous General Strike. We follow the lead up to those pivotal events in May, exactly a hundred years ago. What were the long and short term causes? Who was involved? How did the government respond? How did the drama impact on the following years?