General Strike 1926 in Birmingham Walking Tour
Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1BD
This year marks the centenary of Britain’s only General Strike, when two million workers across the country went on strike in support of coal miners who had refused to accept post-war wage cuts and extended working hours, declaring “not a penny off the pay, not a minute on the day”.
This tour will explore some of the key events, individuals and locations in Birmingham during the nine days of the strike and beyond, including Birmingham’s largest ever May Day rally, the impact of transport and printing strikes, the prosecution and ongoing victimisation of strikers and local councillors by the government, and clashes between strikers and the police.
This approximately 1.5-mile walk will start at Victoria Square and end on Corporation Street. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
This walk is part of General Strike 100, a national programme of events to commemorate the strike: https://generalstrike100.com/ and is organised by Birmingham Trades Union Council.
Timings
- Monday 14 September:
- 1000-1130
- Thursday 17 September:
- 1500-1630
Location & directions
Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1BD
- Directions:
- Meet beside the Queen Victoria Statue, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BD
- Contact on day:
- Charlotte Powell
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Book your place for this event via Eventbrite.
- Booking contact name:
- Charlotte Powell
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/general-strike-1926-in-birmingham-walking-tour-tickets-1992580828898
- Booking opens:
- 15 Aug 2026 10:00 PM
- Booking closes:
- 17 Sep 2026 03:00 PM
Accessibility details
This event is wheelchair accessible. The walk avoids steps or can be rerouted to allow step-free access throughout. We will be walking approximately 1.5-miles.
Additional information
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
