Radical Tea Towel UK Blog

The story of how the British government sent troops into the coalfields of South Wales... Throughout the 20th century, coal miners were the steely vanguard of the British working class. Fro … read more

A Miners' Strike Rally in London in 1984 (Image by nicksarebi)  “We had to fight the enemy without in the Falklands. We always have to be aware of the enemy within, which is much more dif … read more

Today, in 1984, Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners was founded. It was the start of a wonderful chapter in the radical history of modern Britain. Rainbow flag flapping in the wind with blue skies … read more

The Battle of Orgreave remains one of the most harrowing moments in the history of the British labour movement. Today marks 35 years since the Battle of Orgreave – when, during the height of the&nbs … read more