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The founding organisation of British Marxism suffered from ego and factionalism but was an important step for socialism in Britain The Social Democratic Federation (SDF) was created on this day in 188 … read more

The story of the man whose name inspired a British battalion in the Spanish Civil War Tom Mann, a pioneering figure in Britain's early labour movement In 1936, volunteer military units from all … read more

The struggle for economic freedoms coalesced with the struggle for political freedoms in 19th century aristocratic Britain A meeting of the Anti-Corn Law League in Exeter Hall, Manchester, 1846 Free … read more

The Swing Riots, a stand against exploitation, were an important step in the development of a strategy for working class resistance "Oh Captain Swing, he'll come in the night To set all your bu … read more

Exploring William Morris's Designs A few weekends ago, the 'rents and I took a 'business trip' to the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow, North London. I say 'business trip', beca … read more