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Culture and History Combine for UK General Strike Anniversary

Harold Phillips | Published on 4/15/2026

The northern English community of Tyneside is gearing up to mark the centenary of the United Kingdom’s 1926 General Strike.

Newcastle University’s School of History, Classics, and Archaeology will host a two-day conference on the history of the General Strike on May 7-8, and on Monday May 4, a show titled Centenary will be staged at The Glasshouse Gateshead which will comprise songs, comedy sketches, stand-up comedy and recitations.

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