Patrick McGeown (b. 1897): Life and Labour
‘Sometimes I think of the furnaces, but only to tell myself that I’m glad we’ve parted. I hold nothing against them…but I …
A.W Todd on The General Strike
“The general strike, despite its brevity, was to assume a major importance in British labour history” (Kiernan, 1986). Kiernan’s mention of the …
Matthew Grimes (b. 1885): An Introduction
Self-confessed ‘rebel’ Matthew Grimes’ account of his life is fascinating on both a personal and a wider historical level, offering us a …
Norah Elliott (b.1903)
Norah Elliott Born 2nd Sept 1903. Father, an insurance agent and later a coal miner, was drowned in 1913. Family then forced …
Stanley Rice (1905-1981): Politics, Protest & Class
As like the world today, politics surrounded everyday life in the 20th century. Politics control social status and living conditions, especially for …