Radical Tea Towel UK Blog

There’s nothing conformist about being a mum. 'Motherhood' as an idea has long been used against women’s liberation. Reactionaries try to shackle women with it - they say a woman’s role is to … read more

Victor Hugo didn’t just write about revolutionary struggles – he fought them. For a radical, there are few writers more quotable than  Victor Hugo: "When dictatorship is a fact, revolutio … read more

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