Trafalgar Square Riots of 1848 This page reports how disgruntled workers took over a planned peaceful protest and set off a week of rioting in central London. It names more…
Ashton-under-Lyne rising of 1848 This account of the events of 14 August 1848, when an armed Chartist “National Guard” shot dead a police officer in the town of Ashton-under-Lyne…
The general strike of 1842 As many as half a million workers may have been caught up in a strike wave which linked demands for the Charter and an end to pay cuts. This page…
Deliveroo drivers on wildcat strike Workers for the takeaway delivery firm are taking wildcat strike action over proposed changes to their contracts, pay and conditions.
Real education: varieties of freedom - David Gribble Gribble describes several different schools around the world with pupils from all backgrounds, and demonstrates how children do better when they…
Deadly silence: black deaths in custody A detailed study of deaths of people of colour in custody in the UK, published in 1991.
Heroes or villains? - Anti-Fascist Action Pamphlet produced by Anti-Fascist Action chronicling violent working class opposition to fascism in the UK over the course of the 20th century.
A history of the 62 Group A special feature on the 1962 Committee, more commonly known as the 62 Group, a militant, Jewish-led anti-fascist organisation formed in London…
Protests to hit Byron after immigration raids Gourmet burger chain which helped immigration officers detain 35 of its workers by luring them to "fake meetings" faces a wave of protests.
Anarchy #036: Arms of the Law Issue of Anarchy magazine from February 1964, this issue focuses on the role of the police and prison system in society, and includes anecdotes…
Timeline of direct action against the Iraq war, 2002-2004 A timeline of direct action which took place against the second Gulf War in the UK and Ireland up to…
New Trends Vol. 1, No. 2 (October 1945) The Vol. 1, No. 2 (October 1945) issue of New Trends, an anarchist publication produced out of New York City from September 1945 until August…