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The General Strike in Oxford

performance

Date & Time

Sat, 16 May 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Venue

Museum of Oxford

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About this event

Experience a unique performance commemorating the 100th anniversary of the General Strike.

Why you should come

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• Hear Peter Cann's performance on Oxford's 1926 General Strike.

• Discover Oxford's support for the 1984-85 Miners' Strike.

• Enjoy live music from the Sea Green Singers.

Event Highlights

  • Commemorates the centenary of the General Strike.
  • Features live music from the Sea Green Singers.
  • Two performances based on historical accounts.
  • Explores the links between the 1926 General Strike and the 1984-85 Miners' Strike in Oxford.

Speaker

Peter Cann

local playwright

Programme

1.45pm

Doors open

2pm

The General Strike in Oxford, by Peter Cann

3pm

Interval

3.20pm

40 th Anniversary of the Miners’ Strike in Oxford

4pm

Event ends

Organized by: Museum of Oxford

Contact: museum@oxford.gov.uk

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