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3 unusual facts about 1926 United Kingdom general strike


Georgette Heyer

After her novel These Old Shades became popular despite its release during the General Strike, Heyer determined that publicity was not necessary for good sales.

Stourbridge Town railway station

During the General Strike in 1926, the bus service between Junction and Town stations was re-introduced from 7 May to 10 July to cover for the withdrawn train services.

UK miners' strike

Miners also continued the UK General Strike of 1926.


If It Had Happened Otherwise

"If the General Strike Had Succeeded" by Ronald Knox: This essay is in the form of an article from The Times of 1931, which discloses the outcome as Great Britain under communist rule.


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