HistoryExtra podcast The miners’ strike: a view from the ground
Aug 22, 2023
Explore the significance of the 1984-1985 miners' strike in Britain, including the organization of the miners' union and its wide-ranging effects. Learn about the emotional toll and bravery of those involved, as well as the integral role of mines in communities. Discover the powerful alliance formed between the South Wales miners and the gay community. Examine the integral role of women in sustaining the strike and their efforts to rebuild the devastated mining communities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
A Bottom-Up Perspective of the Miners' Strike
03:37 • 2min
The Lasting Impact of the Miners' Strike and the Role of Mines in Communities
05:55 • 3min
Divisions and Hardships
09:06 • 4min
Support from the Gay Movement and Left-Wing Organizations
13:07 • 2min
The Role of Women in the Miners' Strike
14:56 • 17min