Clare Short
Clare Short
27 February, 2025
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End of the Miners’ Strike archive exploration

Join us on the 40th anniversary of the final day of the 1984 to 1985 Miners’ Strike and uncover the stories of a defining event in Britain’s history.

The first piece of coal mined from Abernant Colliery after the 1984-85 Miners Strike

Join PHM’s expert Archive Team and delve into the the museum’s Miners’ Strike collections, including:

  • Hilary Wainwright papers, containing material from Women Against Pit Closures, Miners Christmas Appeal, and issues of PitWatch magazine
  • Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) campaign group papers
  • Individual MPs’ papers, including those of Eric Heffer, Michael Foot, and Judith Hart, reflecting the impact of the strike
  • Newspapers and other publications carrying detailed reports on the strike, including Labour Weekly, New Socialist, Socialist Youth, Militant, Labour Student, London Labour Briefing, and Marxism Today
  • Photographs of demonstrations and picketing selected from the Labour Party photographic collection

You can also explore the 2025 Banner Exhibition featuring the original Lesbians & Gays Support The Miners banner, 1984 which for the first time at PHM has been displayed so visitors can view both sides of the design, and the Young Communists say Coal Not Dole banner, 1984. As well as badges, pamphlets, mugs, posters, and photographs.

People's History Museum
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Monday 3 March 2025, 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Visit www.phm.org.uk for further information and to book tickets.