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#generalstrike day 7.
The belief that the press ceased during the strike is a bit of a myth. While print workers were called out, journalists were not part of the TUC and did not strike. Some London newspapers were knocked out, but many regional papers were unaffected, and most at least managed to put out bulletins.
On 10 May the Daily Graphic showcased examples of 'emergency transport: a horse and cart, volunteers manning trains, and a steam lorry.
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General Strike 100
Just saw this through the People's History Museum:
'National museums, libraries, archives, community groups, and individuals across the UK are marking the centenary of the 1926 General Strike.
This map brings together stories, exhibitions, and events to remember the strike and its impact on working people, as well as to highlight how these struggles connect to the present.'
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