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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