The story of
Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick dispute
In August 1976, a group of migrant workers led by Jayaben Desai took a historic stand against racism, low pay and limited workers’ rights.
Piece
WO 117. 54826a-61713a
Catalogue reference: WO 117/28
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This record is about the WO 117. 54826a-61713a dating from 1878 Jan 01-1878 Sept 30 in the series Royal Hospital Chelsea: Length of Service Pensions, Admission Books. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- WO 117/28
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1878 Jan 01-1878 Sept 30
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Description (What the record is about)
- WO 117. 54826a-61713a
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
- Closed For 75 years
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C176982/
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Series information
WO 117
Royal Hospital Chelsea: Length of Service Pensions, Admission Books
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