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German Historical Institute London 4d ago

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📷 Koloniales Bildarchiv, Universitätsbibliothek Frankfurt a. M., picture nr. 005-1120-1 [cropped].
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Bot Socialista Jun 12

Stella and Michel – A Revolutionary Love Story
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https://socialistproject.ca/2026/06/stella-and-michel-revolutionary-love-story/
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Stella and Michel – A Revolutionary Love Story – Socialist Project

My mother-in-law was a big reader and bought most of her books second-hand at the local Salvation Army for $.25 to $1.00 each. Over the decades she amassed a huge library. She kept a journal with brief notations about each book: whether she liked it or not, its main theme,…

Peoples Histreh Jun 2

What was life like in Nottingham during the 1926 General Strike?

Join local historian Roger Tanner at Nottingham Central Library on Saturday 11 July to explore the stories, struggles and impact on the local community.

https://www.gigantic.com/the-marsh-forum-tickets/nottingham-nottingham-central-library/2026-07-11-10-15

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The Marsh Forum: The 1926 General Strike Tickets

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General Strike Now May 3

Authors Judy Cox and Charlie Kimber spoke to Frankie Murden about the General Strike of 1926—its militancy from below, its worldwide reach and its ...#History #Labourhistory #TradeUnions
The 1926 General Strike: Nine days of hope that shook the world

Peoples Histreh May 2

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Labour History are organising some events on the General Strike in Chesterfield. https://ndlabourhistory.org/

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German Historical Institute London Apr 21

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Volker Bach Apr 15

The 1791 Gesellenstreik gets called Germany's first #generalstrike, but it was more messy than that. From party atmosphere to blood in the streets in one day.

https://www.culina-vetus.de/2026/04/15/journeymens-strike-feeding-the-revolution-xviii/

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Sharing bits of Canada 'eh🇨🇦Apr 6

The Winnipeg General Strike: A Landmark Labour Conflict 🇨🇦

In May 1919, over 30,000 Winnipeg workers launched a general strike, paralyzing the city. Fueled by demands for fair wages, better conditions & collective bargaining, they faced fierce opposition. Though met with violence & arrests, this pivotal moment paved the way for significant labor reforms across Canada. ✊ 🇨🇦 #Canada #WinnipegStrike #LabourHistory

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg_general_strike

Sharing bits of Canada 'eh🇨🇦Mar 4

The Winnipeg General Strike: A Landmark Labour Conflict 🇨🇦

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German Historical Institute London Feb 5

racial management of the workforce, and the emergence of trade unions and staff councils that reshaped labour relations far beyond the railways. Read his blog post now: ghil.hypotheses.org/... #skystorians #southasianhistory #labourhistory #colonialhistory #railways #historyblog #researchblog 3/4

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The Changing Face of Factory Regimes in South Asia: The Great Indian Peninsula Railway Workshops in Parel, Bombay, between 1879 and 1939

In 1879, Bombay (today Mumbai) saw the opening of the workshops of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway Company (GIPR) in Parel, the single largest industrial complex in the city at the time. On a site of roughly sixty acres it employed thousands of workers to maintain the locomotives and wagons that facilitated passenger travel and … Continue reading The Changing Face of Factory Regimes in South Asia: The Great Indian Peninsula Railway Workshops in Parel, Bombay, between 1879 and 1939

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