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The general strike in Salford in 1911 - Edmund and Ruth Frow

Troops brought into Salford during the 1911 strike
Troops brought into Salford during the 1911 strike

Great pamphlet about the largely successful general strike for better wages, shorter hours and union recognition in Salford, northern England in 1911.

Submitted by Steven. on October 29, 2015
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