Remember 1926 Project Launch
The project explores ways in which the centenary of the British General Strike of 1926 ought to be commemorated in two years’ time.
18 July 2024
Joe Redmayne, a Collective researcher associate, introduces the “Remember 1926” project and its launch. The project is a collaboration between Newcastle University’s Oral History Collective (OHC) and Labour & Society Research Group (LSRG).
Launched at the 138th Durham Miners’ Gala in July 2024, the project explores ways in which the centenary of the British General Strike of 1926 ought to be commemorated in two years’ time and seeks to understand the legacy of the strike in the lived experience of members of today’s trade unions and the wider labour movement.
It encourages people to get in touch with their photographs, family stories, and memorabilia to help shed light on the General Strike 1926, as well as sharing their thoughts on how the strike ought to be commemorated in 2026.
Get Involved
You can find out more about the project and its launch here and share your family stories by completing the Remember 1926 online questionnaire
Image: Joe with the former leader of the Labour Party and now Independent MP for Islington North, Jeremy Corbyn, holding the Remember 1926 leaflets
