e-Book

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.