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James Phillips

@jjphillips94.bsky.social

Historian of political cultures and the labour movement. PhD from Cardiff University on political traditions in Monmouthshire, 1918-29. Gwent Archives. Llafur Events. LFC, always #JFT97

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James Phillips@jjphillips94.bsky.social · 3w ago

Our latest online series returns this weekend. Come and join us on Saturday morning for insights into the challenges faced by families during the 1926 lock-out and how they survived during the struggle.

Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 3w ago

Don't forget our next online event is this Saturday! Join us for '“Blaring defiant tunes”: relief, resilience and jazz' with a great line up of talks from Sir Deian Hopkin, Sue Bowyer and Dr Steve Thompson. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...

Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 4w ago

Join us for a bilingual panel discussion to celebrate the centenary of the 1926 Women’s Peace Pilgrimage! Learn about this in a Welsh context as we hear contributions from our panellists Dr Siân Rhiannon Williams, Annie Williams and Heather Aspinwall on the history of the north Wales march.

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Neil Evans@neilevanshistory.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Cardiff Uni wants to scrap the 2nd floor of the Arts and Social Studies Library. We're talking 7km of books and vital study space gone to make way for classrooms. Please help us save this crucial campus resource before it's ripped out in June! Add your name here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Stop Cardiff University from scrapping the ASSL's second floor!

thousands of books and crucial study spaces are at risk. Cardiff Uni wants to repurpose the busiest library on campus into classrooms. Help protect our library and sign the petition today.

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Glamorgan Archives Archifau Morgannwg@glamarchives.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The General Strike 1926: The Railwayman’s Story This week we’re commemorating the centenary of the General Strike 1926. Today we feature the story of Trevor Vaughan, Clerk to the Station Master at Aberdare High Level Station and an official in the Railway Clerks’ Association. bit.ly/4erRsPt

The General Strike 1926: The Railwayman’s Story – Stand Firm, We Must Win

The nine days of the General Strike in May 1926 shook the foundations of British society as over 1.5 million workers across the country downed tools. For many in the trade union movement it was a s…

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Glamorgan Archives Archifau Morgannwg@glamarchives.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The General Strike of May 1926 This Sunday will mark 100 years since the start of the General Strike on 3 May 1926. Our blog article today looks at photographs held at Glamorgan Archives that were taken during the General Strike and the ongoing Coal Strike. bit.ly/4w4ZhRh

The General Strike of May 1926

The month of May marks the centenary of the General Strike that began at one minute to midnight on 3 May 1926. The following nine days shook the foundations of British society as over a million and…

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Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Beatrice was a working-class woman - mother, daughter, and wife of dockland coal trimmers - and the elected representative for Castleland Ward on Barry Urban District Council. She helped establish Barry’s first maternity clinic and led the Relief Committee and soup kitchen during the 1926 Strike.

Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Purple Plaque Unveiling! The 24th Purple Plaque will be unveiled in Barry to celebrate the contribution of Beatrice Lewis (1877-1929) Barry's first woman Councillor (1919). 🕰️ 11:00am 📆 Friday 1st May 📍Former Seaview Labour Club (now Seaview flats) on Dock View Road Barry CF63 3QQ.

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Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Centre for People's Justice's exhibition 'Candour and Communities' is on tour! Contribute to research exploring public opinion about 'Hillsborough Law' and learn about the events and their impacts as described in the words of the individuals, communities and organisations who campaign for justice.

Candour & Communities

This exhibition marks the passage through parliament of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2026 (commonly referred to as Hillsborough Law).

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