The story of
The General Strike
In May 1926 over 1.5 million UK workers went on strike, bringing Britain to a standstill. Our records provide an insight into its origins and impact.
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ED Circulars, (Employment Department): General Series 36/22 - 68/45
Catalogue reference: LAB 29/70
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This record is about the ED Circulars, (Employment Department): General Series 36/22 - 68/45 dating from 1921 in the series Ministry of Labour and successors: Circulars and Codes of Instructions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- LAB 29/70
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1921
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Description (What the record is about)
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ED Circulars, (Employment Department): General Series 36/22 - 68/45
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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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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Labour
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Record URL
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LAB 29
Ministry of Labour and successors: Circulars and Codes of Instructions
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