Free Screening of 1971 Film on the 1926 General Strike

Explore a pivotal moment in British labour history at Kirkgate Community Centre

A free screening of the film The General Strike – A Revolution Betrayed? will take place on 29 August 2026 at Kirkgate Community Centre in Bradford. The event, organised by Share Bradford & Shipley Trades Union Council alongside Platform Films, aims to provide insight into the 1926 General Strike through a combination of archival footage, newsreel, and contemporary voices from the time.

Event Details

• Date and Time: 29 August 2026, 12:00 to 14:30
• Location: Kirkgate Community Centre, 39a Kirkgate, Bradford, BD18 3EH
• Admission: Free

The film was originally made in 1971 and features long-lost footage of the General Strike, a significant industrial action that involved millions of workers across the United Kingdom. The strike lasted nine days in May 1926 and was called by the Trades Union Congress in support of coal miners facing wage reductions and worsening conditions.

Additional Activities

Attendees will be welcomed with refreshments including tea and cake. Following the screening, there will be a question and answer session featuring Iain Dalton and Judy Cox, who will provide further context and discussion about the strike and its historical impact.

How to Attend

Those interested in attending can visit the Kirkgate Community Centre, located in the Bradford district. The event is open to all members of the public who wish to learn more about this key moment in British labour history.

For more information on the venue and directions, please refer to local listings or community centre resources.