Film Screening of The General Strike 1926 in Bradford
July 21, 2026Explore a pivotal moment in UK labour history through film
A free screening of the film The General Strike 1926 will take place at Darley Street Market in Bradford on 30 July 2026. The event is organised by Share Bradford, Shipley Trades Union Council, and Platform Films, and aims to present a detailed account of the historic UK General Strike of 1926 through first-hand testimonies of workers involved.
Event Details
- Date: 30 July 2026
- Time: 18:00 to 20:00
- Location: Darley Street Market, 16 – 24 Darley Street, Bradford BD1 3HH
- Admission: Free
The film provides an opportunity to learn about the General Strike, a significant event in British labour history when millions of workers across various industries stopped work in support of coal miners facing wage reductions and worsening conditions. The strike lasted nine days in May 1926 and had a lasting impact on industrial relations in the UK.
Additional Information
The venue, Darley Street Market, is located in the city centre of Bradford and is accessible for local residents and visitors. Attendees are welcome to join the screening without prior booking as the event is free and open to all.
For those interested in further cultural events in the Bradford area, there are ongoing exhibitions and activities such as:
- Life Goes On by Ian Beesley – an art exhibition running until January 2027 at Salts Mill
- 20 Flowers For 2025 And Some Bigger Pictures by David Hockney – also at Salts Mill until January 2027
- Fountains Cafe: Serving Bradford for Fifty Five Years – an exhibition at Bradford Industrial Museum running until February 2027
Residents and visitors can stay informed about local events by subscribing to the fortnightly newsletter from It’s On In Bradford, which provides updates on cultural, heritage, and community activities across the district.
