Radical Tea Towel UK Blog

In the spirit of LGBT+ History Month, we've just donated £1,000 to the Peter Tatchell Foundation for Human Rights. Let's have a look at where the idea of this 'history month' comes from - and its sign … read more

Born today in 1812, Charles Dickens remains a literary giant, but he didn’t only write to sell books – he wrote to change the world. Charles Dickens was an author on a mission. When he sat do … read more

Today in 1948, Gandhi was assassinated. His vision is still urgent, for South Asia and for the whole world. “Friends and comrades, the light has gone out of our lives.” So began Prime Minister&nbs … read more

It’s 70 years since the death of George Orwell. In these times of mass disinformation, a man so committed to the value of truth is well worth remembering.  “I have come to Spain to join the m … read more

On this day in 1919, the towering socialist Rosa Luxemburg was murdered by the German Far Right. The life of an outspoken progressive has rarely been a safe one. The forces of reaction, whether … read more