Logo of North East Museums

Managed by North East Museums on behalf of Newcastle City Council

Strike!

Marking 100 years since the General Strike

a crwod of men and boys outside Boldon Colliery in 1926

Dates

Until 17 January 2027

Visitor Information

Free, during museum opening hours

Ground floor

About

The General Strike of May 1926 rocked the country with King George V declaring a state of emergency. Around 1.5 to 2 million workers went on strike in support of ‘locked-out’ miners. 

This display marks 100 years since the General Strike.