Pickets, Police and Politics | The Miners' Strike of 1984-1985
Below is an eBook exploring the Miners’ Strike of 1984-85. The book looks at the start of the strike, the pickets, the women's support groups and more. It also incorporates oral histories from miners now working at Big Pit: National Coal Museum.
Although primarily aimed at learners studying history in secondary schools, the resource will also be valuable for teachers across a range of curriculum areas and is suitable for anyone wishing to explore this historical period.
Scroll down the page for a downloadable PDF version.
Curriculum
Humanities: Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future. / Our natural world is diverse and dynamic, influenced by processes and human actions.
Humanities: Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future. / Our natural world is diverse and dynamic, influenced by processes and human actions.
Police presence at Cwm Colliery, c.1984
Miners strike support sticker