As the centenary of the 1926 General Strike approaches, the Society for the Study of Labour History has joined a group of museums, libraries, archives, and history groups in a national collaboration to mark the occasion.

The General Strike 100 project is working in partnership with the trade union and wider labour movement to develop an interactive map of sites for public visitation throughout 2026. This may include details of a specific exhibition, an educational event, or a unique collection to explore, all part of our rich history of the General Strike.

Accompanying the interactive website, the project organisers plan to distribute a printed passport, encouraging public participation in visiting these sites and collecting stamps from each organisation they visit. This will provide discounts on related merchandise and foster a desire to visit as many sites as possible throughout the year.

• Visit the General Strike 100 website here.

• Further information and an appeal for financial support can be found here.

• A Morning Star article about the centenary and the project can be found here.