Routledge Making Cultures of Solidarity - 1984-5 Miners Strike

Explore a unique history of the 1984-5 miners' strike through the lens of the solidarity campaign in London. This book brings together radical history, critical geography, and political theory to examine how thousands of people supported the movement. It tracks the diverse efforts of those who collected food and money, joined picket lines, and organized meetings to support coalfield activists. This study examines both the traditional elements of the British labour movement and the autonomous groups that emerged during this period. Readers will learn about the vital roles played by Black, lesbian, gay, and feminist support groups in the campaign. By looking at how activists hosted coalfield workers in their homes and traveled to mining areas, the text provides a deep look at the social connections that defined this era of British history.