This Day in British History
Historical trivia, births, deaths, events, kings, queens, and all of the peculiar quirkiness that makes British history so much fun!
12 May, 1926
End of general strike
Strike by miners was later joined by TUC on 4 May to become a general strike. TUC ended strike on 12 May, but miners stayed out until 9 November
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