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Strike: a live history, 1887-1971 - Robert Leeson

Seamen on strike, 1966
Seamen on strike, 1966

A great set of short, first person accounts of strike action and industrial disputes in the UK from a broad range of workers from the late 19th to late 20th centuries, compiled by Robert Leeson.

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imposs1904

4 years 8 months ago

In reply to Welcome by libcom.org

I think this is the same Robert Leeson who wrote the Grange Hill books.

imposs1904

4 years 8 months ago

In reply to Welcome by libcom.org

Yep, same bloke. Interesting life.

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