🚨1926 Women’s Peace Pilgrimage – panel discussion hosted by Academi Heddwch Cymru and Llafur: Welsh People’s History Society🚨 📅06.08.26 🕰️11am 📍Cymdeithasau 1, Eisteddfod y Garreg Las, Llantwt More info: www.llafur.org/2026/08/1926...

This photo was taken 100 yrs ago in August 1926 during the coal strike following the General Strike We see the Quaker Boot Repairing Centre, Rhondda The centre was set up by a group of Quakers in response to the strike, leading to the establishment of the Maes-yr-Haf Settlement at Trealaw in 1927.

#OtD 5 Aug 1936 James Colton (b 1860), a South Wales anarchist miner, who married exiled Lithuanian-American Jewish anarchist Emma Goldman to give her British citizenship, died of cancer. This is his short biography: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1049...

Excellent speakers. Should be a good event. Online and free.

Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 2w ago

Don’t forget to register for tomorrow’s online event ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Don’t forget to register for tomorrow’s online event ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 2w ago

This Saturday we have our next seminar titled: “And out goes she”: The women of 1926! Speakers include Dr. Sue Bruley, Micaela Panes, and Darren Macey. Don't forget to register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...

This Saturday we have our next seminar titled: “And out goes she”: The women of 1926! Speakers include Dr. Sue Bruley, Micaela Panes, and Darren Macey. Don't forget to register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...

Should be an interesting event with good speakers. Free and online.

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...

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...

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...

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.

Don’t forget to register for our next online event which is TOMORROW!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This weekend we have our second event in our online series! Join us for ‘Days for vision and for marching’: Community responses and the industrial universe of the coalfields in 1926 📆Sat 6 June 🕰️10am 📍Online Free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...

This weekend we have our second event in our online series! Join us for ‘Days for vision and for marching’: Community responses and the industrial universe of the coalfields in 1926 📆Sat 6 June 🕰️10am 📍Online Free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...

Tomorrow is the first in our online series commemorating the centenary of 1926! Don’t miss out on a fantastic line up of speakers, including: David Featherstone, @joeredmayne.bsky.social & Fatima Chorfi Remember to register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...

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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A stellar line-up of speakers for @llafur.bsky.social opening weekend of talks and discussions on the 1926 General Strike and lock-out in Wales. Book your tickets now for tomorrow morning's first session! sslh.org.uk/2026/05/29/w...

Wales, 1926 and the coalfield community

Llafur, the Welsh People’s History Society, is holding a series of summer talks, panels and discussions on the 1926 General Strike and lock-out in Wales. The following programme of six online…

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Exciting new exhibition on the 1926 General Strike at the University of Newcastle. Find out more: sslh.org.uk/2026/05/27/e...

Exhibition: When Britain Stood Still: The General Strike at 100

To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike, a new exhibition at the University of Newcastle, reveals how workers, politicians, and trade unionists faced the challenge of the Genera…

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100 years on, we kick off our online series on the General Strike and lock-out of 1926. Come and join us this Saturday and throughout the summer. bsky.app/profile/llaf...

Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Don’t forget to sign up for this weekend’s online event ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Don’t forget to sign up for this weekend’s online event ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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

The first session will explore new perspectives on 1926, including papers from David Featherstone, Joe Redmayne & Fatima Chorfi 🤔💭 📆 Saturday 30 May 🕰️ 10am 📍 Online Free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...

We’ve got a busy summer ahead! ☀️ Don’t miss out on our new online summer series on 1926 and coalfield community ⛏️ Full programme: www.llafur.org/events/and-t...

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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Yesterday we held our latest Llafur event, Resistance and Resilience: Past, Present and Future Struggle in Wales! Diolch yn fawr to all that attended, and of course to those who gave papers and joined the panel 👏

🚨LAST CHANCE to get your FREE ticket for tomorrow’s event🚨 ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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

Join as at the next Llafur event: ‘Resistance and Resilience: Past, Present and Future Struggle in Wales’! 📆 Saturday 2nd May 🕰️10am - 3pm 📍Tylorstown Welfare Hall, Tylorstown, Rhondda 🎟️: www.llafur.org/events/resis...

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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Some great talks and discussions on offer here. Come and join us in Tylorstown on Saturday! bsky.app/profile/llaf...

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

🚨Don't forget to register for the next Llafur event - taking place this Saturday! 👇

🚨Don't forget to register for the next Llafur event - taking place this Saturday! 👇

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

Join as at the next Llafur event: ‘Resistance and Resilience: Past, Present and Future Struggle in Wales’! 📆 Saturday 2nd May 🕰️10am - 3pm 📍Tylorstown Welfare Hall, Tylorstown, Rhondda 🎟️: www.llafur.org/events/resis...

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.

Join as at the next Llafur event: ‘Resistance and Resilience: Past, Present and Future Struggle in Wales’! 📆 Saturday 2nd May 🕰️10am - 3pm 📍Tylorstown Welfare Hall, Tylorstown, Rhondda 🎟️: www.llafur.org/events/resis...

In six weeks, Wales will head to the polls and decide its next government. But how did Welsh politics become what it is today? Discover more about Wales's political history with our Welsh Politics Reading List. 📚️ www.uwp.co.uk/welsh-politi...

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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Online course - starting soon! www.aber.ac.uk/en/lifelong-... War memorials, plaques, placenames, controversial statues, graffiti & more. All welcome! Free for @aberuni.bsky.social students & staff. @interpolaber.bsky.social @pssatweets.bsky.social @rcahmwales.bsky.social @llafur.bsky.social