Mosley's fascists and the narrative of victimisation
Submitted by Reddebrek on Aug 28 2017 04:30
A look at a common point of divergence on the effectiveness of anti-fascist action and its wider implications.
Pepper to throw at fascists: the forgotten women of Cable Street
Submitted by Steven. on Oct 19 2016 11:06
As we commemorate the Battle of Cable Street, it's important to recognise the role women played – and their legacy today.
Battle of Cable Street, 1936, photo gallery
Submitted by Ed on May 12 2015 22:26
Photo gallery from the 1936 Battle of Cable Street, which saw over 100,000 working-class residents in London's East End oppose a march by Oswald Mosely's British Union of Fascists, forcing them to abandon it entirely.
Video from the Battle of Cable Street, 1936
Video footage of the Battle of Cable Street, when Sir Oswald Mosely's fascists tried to march through east London, and were stopped when hundreds of thousands of anti-fascists turned out in opposition.
The Battle of Cable St, 1936 - Joe Jacobs
Submitted by Red Marriott on Jul 21 2007 18:25
Joe Jacobs was in 1936 a local Communist Party activist in London's East End. This is his account of his involvement in the famous defence of the East End against an attempted march by Mosley's fascists.
Day the East End said 'No pasaran' to Blackshirts
Submitted by Jacques Roux on Sep 30 2006 10:25
Next Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of the day that the workers of the East End of London united in defiance of Sir Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists and refused to let them march through their streets.
Fascists and police routed: the battle of Cable Street - Reg Weston
Submitted by libcom on Sep 12 2005 18:21
Cable Street - October 4th 1936 - an eyewitness account by Reg Weston, Higham resident and life-time member of the National Union of Journalists .
